Liberia vs South Sudan: Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking
Liberia
1.4
in 2023
South Sudan
0
in 2023
Liberia rank
187th
South Sudan rank
189th
Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking over time
- Liberia
- South Sudan
How they compare
Liberia currently reports 1.4 against 0 in South Sudan, a difference of 1.4.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Liberia has been ahead every year.
Liberia ranks 187th and South Sudan ranks 189th of 189 countries.
Liberia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.36 | 0.15 | 0.21 | Liberia |
| 2010s | 0.67 | 0.02 | 0.65 | Liberia |
| 2020s | 1.23 | 0 | 1.23 | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking, Liberia or South Sudan?
- Liberia, at 1.4 against 0 in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking between Liberia and South Sudan?
- 1.4, with Liberia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and South Sudan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Liberia and South Sudan rank globally for share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking?
- Liberia ranks 187th and South Sudan ranks 189th of 189 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), UN Statistics Division, World Health Organization (WHO), and World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of rural and urban population with access to clean fuels for cooking. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Access to clean fuels or technologies such as natural gas, electricity, and clean cookstoves reduces exposure to indoor air pollutants, a leading cause of death in low-income households.