Proportion of population using improved … improved sanitation in South Sudan
South Sudan: Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities was 22.29 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan is 22.29, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan peaked at 22.29 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.2, in 2011.
South Sudan ranks 228th of 231 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 13.2 | — |
| 2012 | 13.94 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 14.69 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 15.46 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 16.23 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 17.01 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 17.81 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 18.62 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 19.44 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 20.27 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 21.12 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 21.99 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 22.14 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 22.29 | +0.7% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 22.29 is below the median for low income countries, which is 57.78, 39% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 22.29 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 63.38, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.27 | 13.2 | 19.44 | 9 |
| 2020s | 21.56 | 20.27 | 22.29 | 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 sanitation facilities in South Sudan?
- Proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan was 22.29 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.29 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.2 in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities?
- South Sudan ranks 228th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. 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 sanitation facilities (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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