North Macedonia vs South Sudan: People using at least basic sanitation facilities
North Macedonia
1.80 million people
in 2024
South Sudan
1.72 million people
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
138th
South Sudan rank
140th
People using at least basic sanitation facilities over time
- North Macedonia
- South Sudan
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 1.80 million people against 1.72 million people in South Sudan, a difference of 81,520 people.
Across all 14 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 138th and South Sudan ranks 140th of 232 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.88 million people | 1.03 million people | 858,214 people | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 1.82 million people | 1.56 million people | 259,392 people | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic sanitation facilities, North Macedonia or South Sudan?
- North Macedonia, at 1.80 million people against 1.72 million people in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic sanitation facilities between North Macedonia and South Sudan?
- 81,520 people, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and South Sudan rank globally for people using at least basic sanitation facilities?
- North Macedonia ranks 138th and South Sudan ranks 140th of 232 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 People using at least basic sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of people using improved sanitation facilities that are not shared with other households.