Iraq vs Nepal: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Iraq
52.77
in 2022
Nepal
50.58
in 2022
Iraq rank
75th
Nepal rank
78th

6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation over time

  • Iraq
  • Nepal
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How they compare

Iraq currently reports 52.77 against 50.58 in Nepal, a difference of 2.19.

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

Iraq ranks 75th and Nepal ranks 78th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq Nepal Difference Ahead
2000s 29.7 17.06 12.64 Iraq
2010s 41.21 36.26 4.96 Iraq
2020s 52.07 49.82 2.24 Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation, Iraq or Nepal?
Iraq, at 52.77 against 50.58 in Nepal as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Iraq and Nepal?
2.19, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Nepal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Iraq and Nepal rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Iraq ranks 75th and Nepal ranks 78th of 132 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
132 places, 2,993 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed