Ireland vs South Sudan: People with access to at least basic drinking water
Ireland
5.10 million
in 2024
South Sudan
4.75 million
in 2024
Ireland rank
119th
South Sudan rank
122nd
People with access to at least basic drinking water over time
- Ireland
- South Sudan
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5.10 million against 4.75 million in South Sudan, a difference of 355,080.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 119th and South Sudan ranks 122nd of 231 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.58 million | 4.30 million | 285,492 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 4.96 million | 4.44 million | 520,774 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people with access to at least basic drinking water, Ireland or South Sudan?
- Ireland, at 5.10 million against 4.75 million in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people with access to at least basic drinking water between Ireland and South Sudan?
- 355,080, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and South Sudan rank globally for people with access to at least basic drinking water?
- Ireland ranks 119th and South Sudan ranks 122nd of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as People with access to at least basic drinking water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.