Niger vs South Sudan: 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water

Niger
48.9
in 2022
South Sudan
41.19
in 2022
Niger rank
197th
South Sudan rank
198th

1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water over time

  • Niger
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 48.9 against 41.19 in South Sudan, a difference of 7.71.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.

Niger ranks 197th and South Sudan ranks 198th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 45.77 41.15 4.63 Niger
2020s 48.23 41.07 7.16 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water, Niger or South Sudan?
Niger, at 48.9 against 41.19 in South Sudan as of 2022.
What is the difference in 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water between Niger and South Sudan?
7.71, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Sudan?
12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
How do Niger and South Sudan rank globally for 1.4.1.a proportion of the population using basic drinking water?
Niger ranks 197th and South Sudan ranks 198th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
1.4.1.a Proportion of the population using basic drinking water services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,456 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed