Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) was 22.29 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the 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.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan peaked at 22.29 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.2, in 2011.
That places South Sudan 229th out of 232 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.
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities (Our) 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
- Population regions 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 long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan?
- Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities in South Sudan was 22.29 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.29 in 2024.
- What is the lowest share of the population using improved sanitation facilities recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.2 in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- South Sudan ranks 229th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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