Cambodia vs Pakistan: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
Cambodia
89.9%
in 2024
Pakistan
92.1%
in 2024
Cambodia rank
34th
Pakistan rank
31st
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- Cambodia
- Pakistan
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 92.1% against 89.9% in Cambodia, a difference of 2.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Cambodia ahead.
Cambodia ranks 34th and Pakistan ranks 31st of 113 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Cambodia averaged higher in 2 and Pakistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | Pakistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.9% | 80.9% | 6.0% | Cambodia |
| 2010s | 87.6% | 84.6% | 3.1% | Cambodia |
| 2020s | 89.4% | 91.5% | 2.0% | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas, Cambodia or Pakistan?
- Pakistan, at 92.1% against 89.9% in Cambodia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between Cambodia and Pakistan?
- 2.2%, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Pakistan?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Cambodia and Pakistan rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- Cambodia ranks 34th and Pakistan ranks 31st of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.