China vs Iraq: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
China
98.3%
in 2024
Iraq
97.6%
in 2024
China rank
9th
Iraq rank
11th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- China
- Iraq
How they compare
China currently reports 98.3% against 97.6% in Iraq, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 9th and Iraq ranks 11th of 113 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98.3% | 97.1% | 1.2% | China |
| 2020s | 98.3% | 97.6% | 0.7% | China |
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, China or Iraq?
- China, at 98.3% against 97.6% in Iraq as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between China and Iraq?
- 0.7%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Iraq?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do China and Iraq rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- China ranks 9th and Iraq ranks 11th 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.