Chad vs South Sudan: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
Chad
34.1%
in 2024
South Sudan
34.7%
in 2024
Chad rank
89th
South Sudan rank
88th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- Chad
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 34.7% against 34.1% in Chad, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Chad ahead.
Chad ranks 89th and South Sudan ranks 88th of 113 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.7% | 34.7% | 1.0% | Chad |
| 2020s | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.5% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas, Chad or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 34.7% against 34.1% in Chad as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between Chad and South Sudan?
- 0.6%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and South Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Chad and South Sudan rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- Chad ranks 89th and South Sudan ranks 88th of 113 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 Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people with access to a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home.