Congo vs South Sudan: Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Congo
6.3%
in 2021
South Sudan
8.0%
in 2024
Congo rank
171st
South Sudan rank
170th
Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Congo
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8.0% against 6.3% in Congo, a difference of 1.7%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Congo's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 171st and South Sudan ranks 170th of 175 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | Congo |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 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, Congo or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 8.0% against 6.3% in Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Congo and South Sudan?
- 1.7%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Sudan?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2021.
- How do Congo and South Sudan rank globally for share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Congo ranks 171st 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.