South Sudan vs Zambia: Share of population not using improved drinking water sources
South Sudan
22.4%
in 2024
Zambia
19.5%
in 2024
South Sudan rank
15th
Zambia rank
18th
Share of population not using improved drinking water sources over time
- South Sudan
- Zambia
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 22.4% against 19.5% in Zambia, a difference of 2.9%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 15th and Zambia ranks 18th of 231 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 | 30.8% | 30.3% | 0.5% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 23.1% | 21.9% | 1.3% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of population not using improved drinking water sources, South Sudan or Zambia?
- South Sudan, at 22.4% against 19.5% in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of population not using improved drinking water sources between South Sudan and Zambia?
- 2.9%, 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 share of population not using improved drinking water sources?
- South Sudan ranks 15th and Zambia ranks 18th of 231 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of population not using improved drinking water sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people not using improved drinking water sources. These people might use surface water sources or unprotected springs or wells, as no safe and reliable improved drinking water source is available to them.