Niger vs South Sudan: Access to handwashing facilities
Niger
21.5%
in 2024
South Sudan
21.9%
in 2024
Niger rank
94th
South Sudan rank
93rd
Access to handwashing facilities over time
- Niger
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 21.9% against 21.5% in Niger, a difference of 0.4%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 94th and South Sudan ranks 93rd of 113 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.7% | 21.6% | 3.9% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 20.7% | 21.8% | 1.1% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to handwashing facilities, Niger or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 21.9% against 21.5% in Niger as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to handwashing facilities between Niger and South Sudan?
- 0.4%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Niger and South Sudan rank globally for access to handwashing facilities?
- Niger ranks 94th and South Sudan ranks 93rd of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Access to handwashing 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 with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.