Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Sudan: People using at least basic drinking water services, urban
People using at least basic drinking water services, urban over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 66.1% against 59.3% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 6.8%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2011 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 183rd and South Sudan ranks 182nd of 184 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 63.4% | 58.0% | 5.4% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 59.7% | 65.4% | 5.7% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using at least basic drinking water services, urban, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 66.1% against 59.3% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using at least basic drinking water services, urban between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 6.8%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Sudan rank globally for people using at least basic drinking water services, urban?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 183rd and South Sudan ranks 182nd of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO), published as People using at least basic drinking water services, urban (% of urban population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.