Ethiopia vs Liberia: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
Ethiopia
14.0%
in 2024
Liberia
5.6%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
111th
Liberia rank
113th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- Ethiopia
- Liberia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 14.0% against 5.6% in Liberia, a difference of 8.4%.
That makes Ethiopia's figure about 2.5 times Liberia's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 111th and Liberia ranks 113th of 113 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Liberia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.1% | 2.1% | 20.0% | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 15.9% | 5.4% | 10.6% | Ethiopia |
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, Ethiopia or Liberia?
- Ethiopia, at 14.0% against 5.6% in Liberia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between Ethiopia and Liberia?
- 8.4%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Liberia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and Liberia rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- Ethiopia ranks 111th and Liberia ranks 113th 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.