South Sudan vs Zambia: Drinking water services coverage rural
South Sudan
1.33 million
in 2024
Zambia
1.14 million
in 2024
South Sudan rank
20th
Zambia rank
22nd
Drinking water services coverage rural over time
- South Sudan
- Zambia
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 1.33 million against 1.14 million in Zambia, a difference of 194,820.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 20th and Zambia ranks 22nd of 178 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.69 million | 1.57 million | 120,379 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 1.30 million | 1.26 million | 43,904 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher drinking water services coverage rural, South Sudan or Zambia?
- South Sudan, at 1.33 million against 1.14 million in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in drinking water services coverage rural between South Sudan and Zambia?
- 194,820, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Zambia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Zambia rank globally for drinking water services coverage rural?
- South Sudan ranks 20th and Zambia ranks 22nd of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Drinking water services coverage rural. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.