Ethiopia vs South Sudan: Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Ethiopia
6.1%
in 2024
South Sudan
8.0%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
172nd
South Sudan rank
170th
Share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Ethiopia
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8.0% against 6.1% in Ethiopia, a difference of 1.9%.
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 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 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, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 8.0% against 6.1% in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 1.9%, 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 the rural population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Ethiopia ranks 172nd 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.