Madagascar vs South Africa: Number without basic handwashing
Madagascar
24.44 million
in 2024
South Africa
33.69 million
in 2020
Madagascar rank
15th
South Africa rank
12th
Number without basic handwashing over time
- Madagascar
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 33.69 million against 24.44 million in Madagascar, a difference of 9.25 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Madagascar's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Madagascar ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 12th of 120 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.70 million | 31.88 million | 12.18 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 22.15 million | 33.69 million | 11.55 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without basic handwashing, Madagascar or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 33.69 million against 24.44 million in Madagascar as of 2020.
- What is the difference in number without basic handwashing between Madagascar and South Africa?
- 9.25 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Madagascar and South Africa rank globally for number without basic handwashing?
- Madagascar ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 12th 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.