Eritrea vs South Sudan: Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas

Eritrea
88.65
in 2016
South Sudan
75.4
in 2024
Eritrea rank
1st
South Sudan rank
4th

Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas over time

  • Eritrea
  • South Sudan
020406080100200020122024

How they compare

Eritrea currently reports 88.65 against 75.4 in South Sudan, a difference of 13.25.

That makes Eritrea's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Eritrea has been ahead every year.

Eritrea ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 4th of 173 countries.

Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas, Eritrea or South Sudan?
Eritrea, at 88.65 against 75.4 in South Sudan as of 2016.
What is the difference in open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas between Eritrea and South Sudan?
13.25, with Eritrea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Sudan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2016.
How do Eritrea and South Sudan rank globally for open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas?
Eritrea ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 4th of 173 countries.
Where does this data come from?
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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Indicator
Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 4,232 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed