Guinea vs South Sudan: Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas
Guinea
33.1%
in 2022
South Sudan
34.7%
in 2024
Guinea rank
91st
South Sudan rank
88th
Access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas over time
- Guinea
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 34.7% against 33.1% in Guinea, a difference of 1.6%.
Across all 7 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Guinea ranks 91st and South Sudan ranks 88th of 113 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guinea | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.1% | 34.7% | 1.6% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 33.1% | 34.7% | 1.6% | 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, Guinea or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 34.7% against 33.1% in Guinea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas between Guinea and South Sudan?
- 1.6%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea and South Sudan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
- How do Guinea and South Sudan rank globally for access to basic handwashing facilities in urban vs. rural areas?
- Guinea ranks 91st 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.