Ireland vs Switzerland: 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water

Ireland
95.99
in 2022
Switzerland
96.7
in 2022
Ireland rank
38th
Switzerland rank
36th

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water over time

  • Ireland
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 96.7 against 95.99 in Ireland, a difference of 0.71.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 38th and Switzerland ranks 36th of 128 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 71.66 96.7 25.04 Switzerland
2010s 94.97 96.7 1.73 Switzerland
2020s 95.95 96.7 0.7531 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water, Ireland or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 96.7 against 95.99 in Ireland as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water between Ireland and Switzerland?
0.71, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Switzerland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ireland and Switzerland rank globally for 6.1.1 proportion of population using safely managed drinking water?
Ireland ranks 38th and Switzerland ranks 36th of 128 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
128 places, 2,886 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed