Ethiopia vs South Sudan: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Ethiopia
18.87
in 2024
South Sudan
22.29
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
224th
South Sudan rank
222nd
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Ethiopia
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 22.29 against 18.87 in Ethiopia, a difference of 3.42.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 224th and South Sudan ranks 222nd of 225 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 | 14 | 16.27 | 2.26 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 17.76 | 21.56 | 3.81 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 22.29 against 18.87 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 3.42, 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 population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Ethiopia ranks 224th 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.