Marshall Islands vs Sudan: Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation
Marshall Islands
82.0%
in 2024
Sudan
81.1%
in 2024
Marshall Islands rank
127th
Sudan rank
129th
Share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation over time
- Marshall Islands
- Sudan
How they compare
Marshall Islands currently reports 82.0% against 81.1% in Sudan, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Marshall Islands has been ahead every year.
Marshall Islands ranks 127th and Sudan ranks 129th of 186 countries.
Marshall Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Marshall Islands | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.9% | 41.7% | 43.2% | Marshall Islands |
| 2010s | 83.4% | 59.7% | 23.7% | Marshall Islands |
| 2020s | 82.2% | 76.4% | 5.8% | Marshall Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation, Marshall Islands or Sudan?
- Marshall Islands, at 82.0% against 81.1% in Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation between Marshall Islands and Sudan?
- 0.9%, with Marshall Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Marshall Islands and Sudan?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Marshall Islands and Sudan rank globally for share of urban vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- Marshall Islands ranks 127th and Sudan ranks 129th 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 vs. rural population using at least basic sanitation. 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.