Pakistan vs South Africa: Number without basic handwashing
Pakistan
38.28 million
in 2024
South Africa
33.69 million
in 2020
Pakistan rank
10th
South Africa rank
12th
Number without basic handwashing over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 38.28 million against 33.69 million in South Africa, a difference of 4.59 million.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 12th of 120 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 74.64 million | 31.88 million | 42.76 million | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 49.58 million | 33.69 million | 15.89 million | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without basic handwashing, Pakistan or South Africa?
- Pakistan, at 38.28 million against 33.69 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without basic handwashing between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 4.59 million, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for number without basic handwashing?
- Pakistan ranks 10th 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.