Nigeria vs Uganda: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
Nigeria
38.2%
in 2024
Uganda
36.7%
in 2024
Nigeria rank
83rd
Uganda rank
84th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- Nigeria
- Uganda
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 38.2% against 36.7% in Uganda, a difference of 1.5%.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 83rd and Uganda ranks 84th of 113 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 38.2% | 27.5% | 10.7% | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 38.2% | 34.7% | 3.5% | Nigeria |
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, Nigeria or Uganda?
- Nigeria, at 38.2% against 36.7% in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between Nigeria and Uganda?
- 1.5%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Uganda?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Uganda rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- Nigeria ranks 83rd and Uganda ranks 84th 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.