Gabon vs Ghana: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home

Gabon
31.6%
in 2024
Ghana
31.3%
in 2024
Gabon rank
71st
Ghana rank
72nd

Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time

  • Gabon
  • Ghana
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How they compare

Gabon currently reports 31.6% against 31.3% in Ghana, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Ghana ahead.

Gabon ranks 71st and Ghana ranks 72nd of 112 countries.

Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gabon Ghana Difference Ahead
2010s 31.6% 34.7% 3.1% Ghana
2020s 31.6% 32.5% 0.8% Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Gabon or Ghana?
Gabon, at 31.6% against 31.3% in Ghana as of 2024.
What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Gabon and Ghana?
0.3%, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Ghana?
8 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
How do Gabon and Ghana rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
Gabon ranks 71st and Ghana ranks 72nd 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