Ethiopia vs Zambia: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Ethiopia
3.3%
in 2024
Zambia
9.2%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
111th
Zambia rank
108th
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Ethiopia
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 9.2% against 3.3% in Ethiopia, a difference of 5.9%.
That makes Zambia's figure about 2.8 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 111th and Zambia ranks 108th of 112 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.3% | Zambia |
| 2020s | 3.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Ethiopia or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 9.2% against 3.3% in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Ethiopia and Zambia?
- 5.9%, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Zambia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and Zambia rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Ethiopia ranks 111th and Zambia ranks 108th 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.