Eritrea vs South Sudan: Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities

Eritrea
21.7
in 2016
South Sudan
22.29
in 2024
Eritrea rank
229th
South Sudan rank
228th

Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities over time

  • Eritrea
  • South Sudan
05101520200020122024

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 22.29 against 21.7 in Eritrea, a difference of 0.59.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Eritrea has been ahead every year.

Eritrea ranks 229th and South Sudan ranks 228th of 231 countries.

Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities, Eritrea or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 22.29 against 21.7 in Eritrea as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities between Eritrea and South Sudan?
0.59, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Sudan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2016.
How do Eritrea and South Sudan rank globally for proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities?
Eritrea ranks 229th and South Sudan ranks 228th of 231 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 7,089 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed