Djibouti vs South Sudan: Open defecation in rural areas vs. urban areas
Djibouti
64.1%
in 2023
South Sudan
75.4%
in 2024
Djibouti rank
7th
South Sudan rank
4th
Open defecation in rural areas vs. urban areas over time
- Djibouti
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 75.4% against 64.1% in Djibouti, a difference of 11.3%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Djibouti's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Djibouti ranks 7th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 175 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Djibouti | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 65.1% | 76.9% | 11.8% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 64.1% | 75.6% | 11.4% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher open defecation in rural areas vs. urban areas, Djibouti or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 75.4% against 64.1% in Djibouti as of 2024.
- What is the difference in open defecation in rural areas vs. urban areas between Djibouti and South Sudan?
- 11.3%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Djibouti and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Djibouti and South Sudan rank globally for open defecation in rural areas vs. urban areas?
- Djibouti ranks 7th and South Sudan ranks 4th of 175 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 Open defecation in rural areas vs. urban areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of people who practice open defecation. This includes defecating in fields, forests, bushes, bodies of water or other open spaces, not using any sanitation facilities.