Nigeria vs Tanzania: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Nigeria
31.08
in 2022
Tanzania
28.92
in 2022
Nigeria rank
75th
Tanzania rank
78th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Nigeria
- Tanzania
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 31.08 against 28.92 in Tanzania, a difference of 2.16.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Tanzania's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 75th and Tanzania ranks 78th of 111 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.2 | 28 | 2.2 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 30.96 | 28.79 | 2.17 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility, Nigeria or Tanzania?
- Nigeria, at 31.08 against 28.92 in Tanzania as of 2022.
- What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Nigeria and Tanzania?
- 2.16, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Tanzania?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
- How do Nigeria and Tanzania rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Nigeria ranks 75th and Tanzania ranks 78th of 111 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility with soap and water available on premises (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.