Central African Republic vs South Sudan: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Central African Republic
30.6%
in 2024
South Sudan
22.3%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
226th
South Sudan rank
229th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Central African Republic
- South Sudan
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 30.6% against 22.3% in South Sudan, a difference of 8.3%.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.4 times South Sudan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 226th and South Sudan ranks 229th of 232 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29.7% | 16.3% | 13.4% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 30.2% | 21.6% | 8.6% | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
- Central African Republic, at 30.6% against 22.3% in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Central African Republic and South Sudan?
- 8.3%, with Central African Republic 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 population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Central African Republic ranks 226th and South Sudan ranks 229th of 232 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 population using improved 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, regardless of whether they are shared with other households.