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

Ghana
45.5%
in 2024
Namibia
44.6%
in 2017
Ghana rank
77th
Namibia rank
78th

Share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities over time

  • Ghana
  • Namibia
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 45.5% against 44.6% in Namibia, a difference of 0.9%.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Namibia has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 77th and Namibia ranks 78th of 120 countries.

Namibia 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, Ghana or Namibia?
Ghana, at 45.5% against 44.6% in Namibia as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities between Ghana and Namibia?
0.9%, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Namibia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2017.
How do Ghana and Namibia rank globally for share of population with access to basic handwashing facilities?
Ghana ranks 77th 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.