Nepal vs South Sudan: Number without basic handwashing
Nepal
9.42 million
in 2024
South Sudan
9.32 million
in 2024
Nepal rank
38th
South Sudan rank
39th
Number without basic handwashing over time
- Nepal
- South Sudan
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 9.42 million against 9.32 million in South Sudan, a difference of 95,380.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Nepal ranks 38th and South Sudan ranks 39th of 120 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.52 million | 8.16 million | 3.36 million | Nepal |
| 2020s | 10.19 million | 8.76 million | 1.43 million | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number without basic handwashing, Nepal or South Sudan?
- Nepal, at 9.42 million against 9.32 million in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number without basic handwashing between Nepal and South Sudan?
- 95,380, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and South Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Nepal and South Sudan rank globally for number without basic handwashing?
- Nepal ranks 38th and South Sudan ranks 39th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number without basic handwashing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.