Congo vs Vanuatu: Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities

Congo
48.2%
in 2019
Vanuatu
48.4%
in 2024
Congo rank
75th
Vanuatu rank
74th

Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities over time

  • Congo
  • Vanuatu
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How they compare

Vanuatu currently reports 48.4% against 48.2% in Congo, a difference of 0.2%.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.

Congo ranks 75th and Vanuatu ranks 74th of 120 countries.

Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities, Congo or Vanuatu?
Vanuatu, at 48.4% against 48.2% in Congo as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities between Congo and Vanuatu?
0.2%, with Vanuatu ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Vanuatu?
9 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2019.
How do Congo and Vanuatu rank globally for share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities?
Congo ranks 75th and Vanuatu ranks 74th 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

Indicator
Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities
Unit
%
Source
WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 1,792 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.