Sierra Leone vs Zambia: 6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility
Sierra Leone
17.84
in 2022
Zambia
18.15
in 2022
Sierra Leone rank
97th
Zambia rank
96th
6.2.1.b Proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility over time
- Sierra Leone
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 18.15 against 17.84 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 0.31.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 97th and Zambia ranks 96th of 111 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.21 | 16.76 | 5.55 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 14.24 | 17.36 | 3.11 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 17.37 | 18.04 | 0.6694 | Zambia |
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, Sierra Leone or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 18.15 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 Sierra Leone and Zambia?
- 0.31, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do Sierra Leone and Zambia rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
- Sierra Leone ranks 97th 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.