South Sudan vs Western Africa (African Union): Proportion of population practising open defecation
South Sudan
62.8
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
20.88
in 2024
South Sudan rank
3rd
Western Africa (African Union) rank
2nd
Proportion of population practising open defecation over time
- South Sudan
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 62.8 against 20.88 in Western Africa (African Union), a difference of 41.92.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.0 times Western Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 3rd and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 2nd of 231 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68.26 | 25.27 | 42.99 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 63.56 | 21.8 | 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, South Sudan or Western Africa (African Union)?
- South Sudan, at 62.8 against 20.88 in Western Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population practising open defecation between South Sudan and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 41.92, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- South Sudan ranks 3rd and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 2nd of 231 countries.
- 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.