Niger vs South Sudan: Share rural basic handwashing

Niger
19.81
in 2024
South Sudan
18.43
in 2024
Niger rank
87th
South Sudan rank
89th

Share rural basic handwashing over time

  • Niger
  • South Sudan
5101520200020122024

How they compare

Niger currently reports 19.81 against 18.43 in South Sudan, a difference of 1.38.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2016 it was South Sudan ahead.

Niger ranks 87th and South Sudan ranks 89th of 113 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 15.17 18.43 3.26 South Sudan
2020s 18.8 18.43 0.3651 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share rural basic handwashing, Niger or South Sudan?
Niger, at 19.81 against 18.43 in South Sudan as of 2024.
What is the difference in share rural basic handwashing between Niger and South Sudan?
1.38, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Sudan?
9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
How do Niger and South Sudan rank globally for share rural basic handwashing?
Niger ranks 87th and South Sudan ranks 89th of 113 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Share rural basic handwashing. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Share rural basic handwashing
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 1,715 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed