Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Proportion of population practising open defecation was 62.8 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population practising open defecation in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population practising open defecation in South Sudan stood at 62.8. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in South Sudan peaked at 70.86 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 62.8, in 2024.
South Sudan ranks 3rd of 231 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Proportion of population practising open defecation in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 70.86 | — |
| 2012 | 70.24 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 69.61 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 68.97 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 68.31 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 67.63 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 66.94 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 66.23 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 65.51 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 64.77 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 64 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 63.22 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 63.01 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 62.8 | -0.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 62.8 is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.44, 4.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 62.8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.15, 5.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 68.26 | 65.51 | 70.86 | 9 |
| 2020s | 63.56 | 62.8 | 64.77 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More population data for South Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4787 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.57 million people (2100)
- Population density 37.73 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population practising open defecation in South Sudan?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in South Sudan was 62.8 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 70.86 in 2011.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.8 in 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- South Sudan ranks 3rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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