Saudi Arabia vs Ukraine: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
Saudi Arabia
98.8%
in 2024
Ukraine
98.6%
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
5th
Ukraine rank
6th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Ukraine
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 98.8% against 98.6% in Ukraine, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 5th and Ukraine ranks 6th of 113 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 98.8% | 98.6% | 0.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 98.8% | 98.6% | 0.2% | Saudi Arabia |
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, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
- Saudi Arabia, at 98.8% against 98.6% in Ukraine as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine?
- 0.2%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Ukraine?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Ukraine rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 5th and Ukraine ranks 6th 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.