Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) vs South Sudan: Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)
4.8
in 2024
South Sudan
14.91
in 2024
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) rank
39th
South Sudan rank
37th
Proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites over time
- Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 14.91 against 4.8 in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 10.11.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.1 times Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 39th 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 | Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.71 | 15.48 | 9.77 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 4.93 | 14.88 | 9.95 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites, Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 14.91 against 4.8 in Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites between Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
- 10.11, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) and South Sudan rank globally for proportion of population using unimproved sanitation facilites?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 39th 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.