Senegal vs Zimbabwe: Rural population without basic handwashing facilities

Senegal

7.34 million people

in 2024

Zimbabwe

7.16 million people

in 2024

Senegal rank

35th

Zimbabwe rank

36th

Rural population without basic handwashing facilities over time

Senegal currently reports 7.34 million people against 7.16 million people in Zimbabwe, a difference of 185,400 people.

Across all 14 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.

Senegal ranks 35th and Zimbabwe ranks 36th 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.