Ghana vs Rwanda: Rural without basic handwashing
Ghana
9.49 million
in 2024
Rwanda
9.81 million
in 2024
Ghana rank
27th
Rwanda rank
26th
Rural without basic handwashing over time
- Ghana
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 9.81 million against 9.49 million in Ghana, a difference of 311,850.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 27th and Rwanda ranks 26th of 113 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.44 million | 8.64 million | 200,047 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 9.26 million | 9.45 million | 187,054 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural without basic handwashing, Ghana or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 9.81 million against 9.49 million in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural without basic handwashing between Ghana and Rwanda?
- 311,850, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Rwanda?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Rwanda rank globally for rural without basic handwashing?
- Ghana ranks 27th and Rwanda ranks 26th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Rural without basic handwashing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.