Cameroon vs South Africa: Share rural basic handwashing
Cameroon
28.67
in 2024
South Africa
27.48
in 2020
Cameroon rank
75th
South Africa rank
77th
Share rural basic handwashing over time
- Cameroon
- South Africa
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 28.67 against 27.48 in South Africa, a difference of 1.19.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 75th and South Africa ranks 77th of 113 countries.
Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.67 | 27.48 | 1.18 | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 28.67 | 27.48 | 1.18 | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share rural basic handwashing, Cameroon or South Africa?
- Cameroon, at 28.67 against 27.48 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share rural basic handwashing between Cameroon and South Africa?
- 1.19, with Cameroon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2020.
- How do Cameroon and South Africa rank globally for share rural basic handwashing?
- Cameroon ranks 75th and South Africa ranks 77th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share rural basic handwashing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.