Republic of Moldova vs Syrian Arab Republic: People with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water

Republic of Moldova
82.3%
in 2016
Syrian Arab Republic
80.6%
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
38th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
40th

People with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Republic of Moldova currently reports 82.3% against 80.6% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 1.7%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Republic of Moldova has been ahead every year.

Republic of Moldova ranks 38th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 40th of 113 countries.

Republic of Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher people with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water, Republic of Moldova or Syrian Arab Republic?
Republic of Moldova, at 82.3% against 80.6% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2016.
What is the difference in people with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water between Republic of Moldova and Syrian Arab Republic?
1.7%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Syrian Arab Republic?
5 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2016.
How do Republic of Moldova and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for people with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water?
Republic of Moldova ranks 38th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 40th of 113 countries.
Where does this data come from?
WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO), published as People with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water, rural (% of rural population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
People with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water, rural (% of rural population)
Unit
% of rural population
Source
WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
145 places, 2,094 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of people living in households that have a handwashing facility with soap and water available on the premises. Handwashing facilities may be fixed or mobile and include a sink with tap water, buckets with taps, tippy-taps, and jugs or basins designated for handwashing. Soap includes bar soap, liquid soap, powder detergent, and soapy water but does not include ash, soil, sand or other handwashing agents.