Eritrea vs South Sudan: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities

Eritrea
21.7
in 2016
South Sudan
22.29
in 2024
Eritrea rank
223rd
South Sudan rank
222nd

Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time

  • Eritrea
  • South Sudan
05101520200020122024

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 22.29 against 21.7 in Eritrea, a difference of 0.59.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Eritrea has been ahead every year.

Eritrea ranks 223rd and South Sudan ranks 222nd of 225 countries.

Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Eritrea or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 22.29 against 21.7 in Eritrea as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Eritrea and South Sudan?
0.59, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Sudan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2016.
How do Eritrea and South Sudan rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
Eritrea ranks 223rd and South Sudan ranks 222nd of 225 countries.
Where does this data come from?
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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Indicator
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
232 places, 5,597 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed