Sierra Leone vs South Sudan: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Sierra Leone
36.7%
in 2024
South Sudan
37.7%
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
176th
South Sudan rank
174th
Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 37.7% against 36.7% in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Sierra Leone ahead.
Sierra Leone ranks 176th and South Sudan ranks 174th of 186 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Sierra Leone averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27.3% | 26.3% | 1.0% | Sierra Leone |
| 2020s | 34.5% | 36.9% | 2.4% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities, Sierra Leone or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 37.7% against 36.7% in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Sierra Leone and South Sudan?
- 1.0%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Sudan rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- Sierra Leone ranks 176th and South Sudan ranks 174th of 186 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 urban population using at least basic 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, that are not shared with other households.