Sierra Leone vs South Sudan: Population with basic handwashing facilities at home
Sierra Leone
16.7%
in 2024
South Sudan
18.4%
in 2024
Sierra Leone rank
91st
South Sudan rank
88th
Population with basic handwashing facilities at home over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 18.4% against 16.7% in Sierra Leone, a difference of 1.7%.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Sierra Leone's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 91st and South Sudan ranks 88th of 112 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.1% | 18.4% | 6.4% | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 15.3% | 18.4% | 3.1% | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population with basic handwashing facilities at home, Sierra Leone or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 18.4% against 16.7% in Sierra Leone as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population with basic handwashing facilities at home between Sierra Leone and South Sudan?
- 1.7%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Sudan?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Sudan rank globally for population with basic handwashing facilities at home?
- Sierra Leone ranks 91st and South Sudan ranks 88th of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Population with basic handwashing facilities at home (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.