Ethiopia vs South Sudan: Population using at least basic sanitation services
Ethiopia
6.1%
in 2024
South Sudan
8.0%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
171st
South Sudan rank
169th
Population using at least basic sanitation services over time
- Ethiopia
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8.0% against 6.1% in Ethiopia, a difference of 1.9%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 171st and South Sudan ranks 169th of 174 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using at least basic sanitation services, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 8.0% against 6.1% in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using at least basic sanitation services between Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 1.9%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and South Sudan rank globally for population using at least basic sanitation services?
- Ethiopia ranks 171st and South Sudan ranks 169th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population using at least basic sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.