África Occidental y Central vs South Sudan: Proportion of population practising open defecation

África Occidental y Central
19.72
in 2024
South Sudan
62.8
in 2024
África Occidental y Central rank
5th
South Sudan rank
3rd

Proportion of population practising open defecation over time

  • África Occidental y Central
  • South Sudan
20406080200020122024

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 62.8 against 19.72 in África Occidental y Central, a difference of 43.08.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.2 times África Occidental y Central's.

Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

África Occidental y Central ranks 5th and South Sudan ranks 3rd of 61 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade África Occidental y Central South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 23.09 68.26 45.17 South Sudan
2020s 20.42 63.56 43.14 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population practising open defecation, África Occidental y Central or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 62.8 against 19.72 in África Occidental y Central as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population practising open defecation between África Occidental y Central and South Sudan?
43.08, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for África Occidental y Central and South Sudan?
14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do África Occidental y Central and South Sudan rank globally for proportion of population practising open defecation?
África Occidental y Central ranks 5th and South Sudan ranks 3rd of 61 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 6,980 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed