Burkina Faso vs South Sudan: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
Burkina Faso
31.76
in 2024
South Sudan
37.9
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
2nd
South Sudan rank
1st
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- Burkina Faso
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 37.9 against 31.76 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 6.14.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Burkina Faso's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 2nd and South Sudan ranks 1st of 231 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24.39 | 28.98 | 4.59 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 30.64 | 37.2 | 6.55 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using limited drinking water services, Burkina Faso or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 37.9 against 31.76 in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between Burkina Faso and South Sudan?
- 6.14, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and South Sudan rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- Burkina Faso ranks 2nd and South Sudan ranks 1st of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using limited drinking water services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.