South Sudan vs Sudan: Proportion of population using limited drinking water services
South Sudan
37.9
in 2024
Sudan
28.76
in 2024
South Sudan rank
1st
Sudan rank
3rd
Proportion of population using limited drinking water services over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 37.9 against 28.76 in Sudan, a difference of 9.14.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Sudan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 1st and Sudan ranks 3rd 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 | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.98 | 24.94 | 4.04 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 37.2 | 27.95 | 9.25 | 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, South Sudan or Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 37.9 against 28.76 in Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using limited drinking water services between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 9.14, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for proportion of population using limited drinking water services?
- South Sudan ranks 1st and Sudan ranks 3rd 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.