Nepal vs South Sudan: Rural without basic handwashing
Nepal
7.88 million
in 2024
South Sudan
7.64 million
in 2024
Nepal rank
32nd
South Sudan rank
33rd
Rural without basic handwashing over time
- Nepal
- South Sudan
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 7.88 million against 7.64 million in South Sudan, a difference of 241,480.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Nepal ranks 32nd and South Sudan ranks 33rd of 113 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 | 10.18 million | 6.84 million | 3.34 million | Nepal |
| 2020s | 8.70 million | 7.23 million | 1.47 million | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural without basic handwashing, Nepal or South Sudan?
- Nepal, at 7.88 million against 7.64 million in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural without basic handwashing between Nepal and South Sudan?
- 241,480, 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 rural without basic handwashing?
- Nepal ranks 32nd and South Sudan ranks 33rd of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Rural without basic handwashing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.