Central African Republic vs South Sudan: Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Central African Republic
5.7%
in 2024
South Sudan
8.0%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
173rd
South Sudan rank
170th
Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Central African Republic
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8.0% against 5.7% in Central African Republic, a difference of 2.3%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.4 times Central African Republic's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 173rd and South Sudan ranks 170th of 175 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.0% | 5.7% | 1.3% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 8.0% against 5.7% in Central African Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 2.3%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and South Sudan rank globally for share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Central African Republic ranks 173rd and South Sudan ranks 170th of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, that are not shared with other households.