Benin vs South Sudan: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation

Benin
48.5
in 2022
South Sudan
59.71
in 2022
Benin rank
5th
South Sudan rank
4th

6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation over time

  • Benin
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 59.71 against 48.5 in Benin, a difference of 11.21.

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

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

Benin ranks 5th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 54.5 65.83 11.33 South Sudan
2020s 49.34 59.92 10.58 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation, Benin or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 59.71 against 48.5 in Benin as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation between Benin and South Sudan?
11.21, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Sudan?
12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
How do Benin and South Sudan rank globally for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
Benin ranks 5th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,418 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed