Gabon vs Namibia: Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities

Gabon
48.2%
in 2024
Namibia
44.6%
in 2017
Gabon rank
76th
Namibia rank
78th

Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities over time

  • Gabon
  • Namibia
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 48.2% against 44.6% in Namibia, a difference of 3.6%.

That makes Gabon's figure about 1.1 times Namibia's.

Gabon ranks 76th and Namibia ranks 78th of 120 countries.

Gabon 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, Gabon or Namibia?
Gabon, at 48.2% against 44.6% in Namibia as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities between Gabon and Namibia?
3.6%, with Gabon ahead.
How do Gabon and Namibia rank globally for share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities?
Gabon ranks 76th and Namibia ranks 78th 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.