Congo vs Namibia: Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on

Congo
48.2%
in 2019
Namibia
44.6%
in 2017
Congo rank
75th
Namibia rank
78th

Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on over time

  • Congo
  • Namibia
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How they compare

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

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

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

Congo ranks 75th and Namibia ranks 78th of 119 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on, Congo or Namibia?
Congo, at 48.2% against 44.6% in Namibia as of 2019.
What is the difference in proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on between Congo and Namibia?
3.6%, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Namibia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2017.
How do Congo and Namibia rank globally for proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on?
Congo ranks 75th and Namibia ranks 78th of 119 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises, by urban/rural (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises, by urban/rural (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
143 places, 2,114 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed