Ghana vs South Africa: Proportion with basic handwashing facilities urban vs rural
Ghana
54.99
in 2024
South Africa
52.56
in 2020
Ghana rank
74th
South Africa rank
75th
Proportion with basic handwashing facilities urban vs rural over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 54.99 against 52.56 in South Africa, a difference of 2.43.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 74th and South Africa ranks 75th of 113 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 44.71 | 52.56 | 7.85 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 49.69 | 52.56 | 2.87 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion with basic handwashing facilities urban vs rural, Ghana or South Africa?
- Ghana, at 54.99 against 52.56 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion with basic handwashing facilities urban vs rural between Ghana and South Africa?
- 2.43, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2020.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for proportion with basic handwashing facilities urban vs rural?
- Ghana ranks 74th and South Africa ranks 75th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Proportion with basic handwashing facilities urban vs rural. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.