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

Suriname
72.12
in 2022
Tonga
69.54
in 2022
Suriname rank
53rd
Tonga rank
56th

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

  • Suriname
  • Tonga
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How they compare

Suriname currently reports 72.12 against 69.54 in Tonga, a difference of 2.58.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Suriname has been ahead every year.

Suriname ranks 53rd and Tonga ranks 56th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Suriname Tonga Difference Ahead
2010s 72.1 69.55 2.54 Suriname
2020s 72.11 69.54 2.57 Suriname

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, Suriname or Tonga?
Suriname, at 72.12 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 Suriname and Tonga?
2.58, with Suriname ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Suriname and Tonga?
8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
How do Suriname and Tonga rank globally for 6.2.1.b proportion of population with a basic handwashing facility?
Suriname ranks 53rd 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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