Congo vs Papua New Guinea: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home

Congo
31.8%
in 2019
Papua New Guinea
30.8%
in 2024
Congo rank
70th
Papua New Guinea rank
73rd

Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time

  • Congo
  • Papua New Guinea
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 31.8% against 30.8% in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1.0%.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.

Congo ranks 70th and Papua New Guinea ranks 73rd of 112 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Congo or Papua New Guinea?
Congo, at 31.8% against 30.8% in Papua New Guinea as of 2019.
What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Congo and Papua New Guinea?
1.0%, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Papua New Guinea?
8 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2019.
How do Congo and Papua New Guinea rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
Congo ranks 70th and Papua New Guinea ranks 73rd 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
118 places, 1,786 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed