Niger vs South Sudan: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Niger
26.5%
in 2024
South Sudan
22.3%
in 2024
Niger rank
228th
South Sudan rank
229th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Niger
- South Sudan
How they compare
Niger currently reports 26.5% against 22.3% in South Sudan, a difference of 4.2%.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 228th and South Sudan ranks 229th of 232 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.2% | 16.3% | 3.9% | Niger |
| 2020s | 25.0% | 21.6% | 3.5% | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Niger or South Sudan?
- Niger, at 26.5% against 22.3% in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Niger and South Sudan?
- 4.2%, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Niger and South Sudan rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Niger ranks 228th and South Sudan ranks 229th 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 the population 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
Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, regardless of whether they are shared with other households.