Benin vs Sudan: Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities
Benin
12.9%
in 2024
Sudan
10.8%
in 2024
Benin rank
116th
Sudan rank
117th
Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities over time
- Benin
- Sudan
How they compare
Benin currently reports 12.9% against 10.8% in Sudan, a difference of 2.1%.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Sudan ahead.
Benin ranks 116th and Sudan ranks 117th of 120 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6% | 26.5% | 20.9% | Sudan |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 21.6% | 13.2% | Sudan |
| 2020s | 11.9% | 11.1% | 0.8% | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities, Benin or Sudan?
- Benin, at 12.9% against 10.8% in Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities between Benin and Sudan?
- 2.1%, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Sudan?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Benin and Sudan rank globally for share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities?
- Benin ranks 116th and Sudan ranks 117th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.