Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in South Sudan
South Sudan: Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources was 77.64 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in South Sudan is 77.64, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in South Sudan peaked at 77.64 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 64.4, in 2011.
That places South Sudan 217th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 64.4 | — |
| 2012 | 65.59 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 66.78 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 67.98 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 69.17 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 70.37 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 71.56 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 72.76 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 73.96 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 75.16 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 76.36 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 77.56 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 77.6 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 77.64 | +0.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 77.64 is below the median for low income countries, which is 83.3, 93% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 77.64 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85.16, 91% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 69.17 | 64.4 | 73.96 | 9 |
| 2020s | 76.86 | 75.16 | 77.64 | 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 using improved drinking water sources in South Sudan?
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources in South Sudan was 77.64 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 77.64 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using improved drinking water sources recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.4 in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for proportion of population using improved drinking water sources?
- South Sudan ranks 217th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using improved drinking water sources rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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