Botswana vs South Sudan: Number using at least basic sanitation
Botswana
1.82 million
in 2024
South Sudan
1.72 million
in 2024
Botswana rank
137th
South Sudan rank
140th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Botswana
- South Sudan
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 1.82 million against 1.72 million in South Sudan, a difference of 94,910.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 137th and South Sudan ranks 140th of 232 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.48 million | 1.03 million | 455,397 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 1.74 million | 1.56 million | 180,024 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Botswana or South Sudan?
- Botswana, at 1.82 million against 1.72 million in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Botswana and South Sudan?
- 94,910, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and South Sudan rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Botswana ranks 137th and South Sudan ranks 140th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.