Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation in South Sudan
South Sudan: Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation was 37.66 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 37.66 for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation in South Sudan peaked at 37.66 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19.41, in 2011.
That places South Sudan 174th out of 186 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.
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19.41 | — |
| 2012 | 21.01 | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 22.67 | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 24.38 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 26.15 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 27.97 | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 29.85 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 31.78 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 33.77 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 35.07 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 36.36 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 37.66 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 37.66 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 37.66 | +0.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 37.66 is below the median for low income countries, which is 48.04, 78% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 37.66 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.45, 78% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.33 | 19.41 | 33.77 | 9 |
| 2020s | 36.88 | 35.07 | 37.66 | 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 urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation in South Sudan?
- Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation in South Sudan was 37.66 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 37.66 in 2022.
- What is the lowest urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.41 in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation?
- South Sudan ranks 174th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.5%. 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 Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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