Botswana vs South Sudan: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Botswana
2.25 million
in 2024
South Sudan
2.66 million
in 2024
Botswana rank
139th
South Sudan rank
138th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Botswana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 2.66 million against 2.25 million in Botswana, a difference of 409,620.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Botswana's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 139th and South Sudan ranks 138th of 232 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.76 million | 1.74 million | 25,034 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 2.15 million | 2.42 million | 272,820 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Botswana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 2.66 million against 2.25 million in Botswana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Botswana and South Sudan?
- 409,620, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and South Sudan rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Botswana ranks 139th and South Sudan ranks 138th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.