Cameroon vs South Africa: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Cameroon
28.7%
in 2024
South Africa
27.5%
in 2020
Cameroon rank
74th
South Africa rank
76th
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Cameroon
- South Africa
How they compare
Cameroon currently reports 28.7% against 27.5% in South Africa, a difference of 1.2%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.
Cameroon ranks 74th and South Africa ranks 76th of 112 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 | 28.7% | 27.5% | 1.2% | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 28.7% | 27.5% | 1.2% | Cameroon |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Cameroon or South Africa?
- Cameroon, at 28.7% against 27.5% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Cameroon and South Africa?
- 1.2%, 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 population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Cameroon ranks 74th and South Africa ranks 76th of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population with basic handwashing facilities at home (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.