Rwanda vs Sierra Leone: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Rwanda
18.4
in 2022
Sierra Leone
17.84
in 2022
Rwanda rank
95th
Sierra Leone rank
97th

6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time

  • Rwanda
  • Sierra Leone
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How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 18.4 against 17.84 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.56.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Sierra Leone ahead.

Rwanda ranks 95th and Sierra Leone ranks 97th of 111 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 1 and Sierra Leone in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Sierra Leone Difference Ahead
2000s 4.05 10.94 6.89 Sierra Leone
2010s 11.92 14.24 2.32 Sierra Leone
2020s 18.05 17.37 0.6796 Rwanda

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, Rwanda or Sierra Leone?
Rwanda, at 18.4 against 17.84 in Sierra Leone as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Rwanda and Sierra Leone?
0.56, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Sierra Leone?
19 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2022.
How do Rwanda and Sierra Leone rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Rwanda ranks 95th and Sierra Leone ranks 97th 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.

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Indicator
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility with soap and water available on premises (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
111 places, 1,491 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed