Liberia vs South Sudan: People with access to at least basic drinking water
Liberia
4.42 million
in 2024
South Sudan
4.75 million
in 2024
Liberia rank
123rd
South Sudan rank
122nd
People with access to at least basic drinking water over time
- Liberia
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 4.75 million against 4.42 million in Liberia, a difference of 322,980.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Liberia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Liberia ranks 123rd and South Sudan ranks 122nd of 224 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.39 million | 4.30 million | 906,674 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 4.17 million | 4.44 million | 273,520 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people with access to at least basic drinking water, Liberia or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 4.75 million against 4.42 million in Liberia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people with access to at least basic drinking water between Liberia and South Sudan?
- 322,980, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Liberia and South Sudan rank globally for people with access to at least basic drinking water?
- Liberia ranks 123rd and South Sudan ranks 122nd of 224 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.