Cameroon vs Somalia: Number without basic handwashing
Cameroon
18.12 million
in 2024
Somalia
15.87 million
in 2024
Cameroon rank
23rd
Somalia rank
26th
Number without basic handwashing over time
- Cameroon
- Somalia
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 18.12 million against 15.87 million in Somalia, a difference of 2.24 million.
That makes Cameroon's figure about 1.1 times Somalia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 23rd and Somalia ranks 26th of 120 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.75 million | 10.16 million | 4.59 million | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 17.25 million | 14.19 million | 3.06 million | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without basic handwashing, Cameroon or Somalia?
- Cameroon, at 18.12 million against 15.87 million in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without basic handwashing between Cameroon and Somalia?
- 2.24 million, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Somalia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Cameroon and Somalia rank globally for number without basic handwashing?
- Cameroon ranks 23rd and Somalia ranks 26th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number without basic handwashing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.