Gabon vs South Sudan: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Gabon
1.93 million
in 2024
South Sudan
2.66 million
in 2024
Gabon rank
141st
South Sudan rank
138th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Gabon
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 2.66 million against 1.93 million in Gabon, a difference of 731,140.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.4 times Gabon's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 141st and South Sudan ranks 138th of 232 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.41 million | 1.74 million | 321,083 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 1.82 million | 2.42 million | 594,980 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Gabon or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 2.66 million against 1.93 million in Gabon as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Gabon and South Sudan?
- 731,140, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Gabon and South Sudan rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Gabon ranks 141st 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.