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

Rwanda
18.4
in 2022
Zambia
18.15
in 2022
Rwanda rank
95th
Zambia rank
96th

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

  • Rwanda
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 18.4 against 18.15 in Zambia, a difference of 0.25.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Zambia ahead.

Rwanda ranks 95th and Zambia ranks 96th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 6.01 16.76 10.75 Zambia
2010s 11.92 17.36 5.43 Zambia
2020s 18.05 18.04 0.0102 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 Zambia?
Rwanda, at 18.4 against 18.15 in Zambia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Rwanda and Zambia?
0.25, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Zambia?
15 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
How do Rwanda and Zambia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Rwanda ranks 95th and Zambia ranks 96th 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
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