Ghana vs Malawi: Number without basic handwashing
Ghana
18.77 million
in 2024
Malawi
18.32 million
in 2024
Ghana rank
21st
Malawi rank
22nd
Number without basic handwashing over time
- Ghana
- Malawi
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 18.77 million against 18.32 million in Malawi, a difference of 448,600.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 21st and Malawi ranks 22nd of 120 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.04 million | 14.49 million | 2.55 million | Ghana |
| 2020s | 18.51 million | 17.43 million | 1.09 million | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without basic handwashing, Ghana or Malawi?
- Ghana, at 18.77 million against 18.32 million in Malawi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without basic handwashing between Ghana and Malawi?
- 448,600, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Malawi?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Malawi rank globally for number without basic handwashing?
- Ghana ranks 21st and Malawi ranks 22nd 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.