South Sudan vs Sudan: Urban population with improved water
South Sudan
66.14
in 2024
Sudan
73.92
in 2024
South Sudan rank
184th
Sudan rank
181st
Urban population with improved water over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
Sudan currently reports 73.92 against 66.14 in South Sudan, a difference of 7.78.
That makes Sudan's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 184th and Sudan ranks 181st of 186 countries.
Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 57.98 | 69.17 | 11.19 | Sudan |
| 2020s | 65.42 | 72.99 | 7.57 | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban population with improved water, South Sudan or Sudan?
- Sudan, at 73.92 against 66.14 in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in urban population with improved water between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 7.78, with Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for urban population with improved water?
- South Sudan ranks 184th and Sudan ranks 181st of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban population with improved water. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.