Ethiopia vs South Sudan: Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities
Ethiopia
6.11
in 2024
South Sudan
8.04
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
172nd
South Sudan rank
170th
Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities over time
- Ethiopia
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8.04 against 6.11 in Ethiopia, a difference of 1.93.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 172nd and South Sudan ranks 170th of 175 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.35 | 5.7 | 1.36 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 5.74 | 7.89 | 2.15 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 8.04 against 6.11 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities between Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 1.93, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and South Sudan rank globally for share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities?
- Ethiopia ranks 172nd and South Sudan ranks 170th of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of rural population with improved sanitation faciltities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.