(SDGRC) West Africa vs South Sudan: Proportion of population practising open defecation
(SDGRC) West Africa
20.88
in 2024
South Sudan
62.8
in 2024
(SDGRC) West Africa rank
2nd
South Sudan rank
3rd
Proportion of population practising open defecation over time
- (SDGRC) West Africa
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 62.8 against 20.88 in (SDGRC) West Africa, a difference of 41.92.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.0 times (SDGRC) West Africa's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
(SDGRC) West Africa ranks 2nd 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 | (SDGRC) West Africa | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.27 | 68.26 | 42.99 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 21.8 | 63.56 | 41.76 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population practising open defecation, (SDGRC) West Africa or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 62.8 against 20.88 in (SDGRC) West Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population practising open defecation between (SDGRC) West Africa and South Sudan?
- 41.92, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for (SDGRC) West Africa and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do (SDGRC) West Africa and South Sudan rank globally for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- (SDGRC) West Africa ranks 2nd 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.