Laos vs Syria: Rural population without basic handwashing facilities

Laos

2.06 million people

in 2024

Syria

2.01 million people

in 2024

Laos rank

53rd

Syria rank

54th

Rural population without basic handwashing facilities over time

Laos currently reports 2.06 million people against 2.01 million people in Syria, a difference of 51,570 people.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Laos has been ahead every year.

Laos ranks 53rd and Syria ranks 54th of 113 countries.

Indicator: Rural population without basic handwashing facilities
Unit: people
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 113 places, 1,715 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

People without access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.