Ethiopia vs South Sudan: Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities
Ethiopia
81.1%
in 2024
South Sudan
77.7%
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
2nd
South Sudan rank
4th
Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Ethiopia
- South Sudan
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 81.1% against 77.7% in South Sudan, a difference of 3.4%.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 2nd and South Sudan ranks 4th of 232 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86.0% | 83.7% | 2.3% | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 82.2% | 78.4% | 3.8% | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of population not using improved sanitation facilities, Ethiopia or South Sudan?
- Ethiopia, at 81.1% against 77.7% in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of population not using improved sanitation facilities between Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 3.4%, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and South Sudan rank globally for share of population not using improved sanitation facilities?
- Ethiopia ranks 2nd and South Sudan ranks 4th of 232 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 Share of population not using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.