Samoa vs Tonga: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility

Samoa
71.96
in 2022
Tonga
69.54
in 2022
Samoa rank
54th
Tonga rank
56th

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

  • Samoa
  • Tonga
020406080201520182022

How they compare

Samoa currently reports 71.96 against 69.54 in Tonga, a difference of 2.42.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Samoa has been ahead every year.

Samoa ranks 54th and Tonga ranks 56th of 111 countries.

Samoa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Samoa Tonga Difference Ahead
2010s 72.07 69.55 2.52 Samoa
2020s 71.98 69.54 2.44 Samoa

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, Samoa or Tonga?
Samoa, at 71.96 against 69.54 in Tonga as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility between Samoa and Tonga?
2.42, with Samoa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Samoa and Tonga?
7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
How do Samoa and Tonga rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Samoa ranks 54th and Tonga ranks 56th 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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