India vs Philippines: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
India
96.1%
in 2024
Philippines
95.6%
in 2024
India rank
16th
Philippines rank
19th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- India
- Philippines
How they compare
India currently reports 96.1% against 95.6% in Philippines, a difference of 0.5%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Philippines ahead.
India ranks 16th and Philippines ranks 19th of 113 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, India averaged higher in 1 and Philippines in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Philippines | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 79.1% | 82.1% | 2.9% | Philippines |
| 2020s | 93.4% | 92.2% | 1.2% | India |
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, India or Philippines?
- India, at 96.1% against 95.6% in Philippines as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between India and Philippines?
- 0.5%, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Philippines?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do India and Philippines rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- India ranks 16th and Philippines ranks 19th 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.