Philippines vs Sri Lanka: Number without basic handwashing
Philippines
3.13 million
in 2024
Sri Lanka
2.84 million
in 2024
Philippines rank
54th
Sri Lanka rank
57th
Number without basic handwashing over time
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 3.13 million against 2.84 million in Sri Lanka, a difference of 291,720.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 57th of 120 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.82 million | 2.71 million | 22.11 million | Philippines |
| 2020s | 9.20 million | 2.82 million | 6.39 million | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without basic handwashing, Philippines or Sri Lanka?
- Philippines, at 3.13 million against 2.84 million in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without basic handwashing between Philippines and Sri Lanka?
- 291,720, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Sri Lanka?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Philippines and Sri Lanka rank globally for number without basic handwashing?
- Philippines ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 57th 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.