Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) vs South Sudan: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
4.96
in 2024
South Sudan
14.91
in 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
38th
South Sudan rank
37th
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 14.91 against 4.96 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 9.95.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.0 times Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 38th and South Sudan ranks 37th of 61 groups.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.86 | 15.48 | 8.62 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 5.33 | 14.88 | 9.55 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 14.91 against 4.96 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites between Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
- 9.95, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and South Sudan rank globally for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 38th and South Sudan ranks 37th of 61 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.