Ireland vs Italy: 6.2.1.a Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation

Ireland
79.8
in 2022
Italy
79.03
in 2022
Ireland rank
47th
Italy rank
48th

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

  • Ireland
  • Italy
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 79.8 against 79.03 in Italy, a difference of 0.77.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Italy ahead.

Ireland ranks 47th and Italy ranks 48th of 132 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Italy in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Italy Difference Ahead
2000s 61.12 78.94 17.82 Italy
2010s 75.81 78.99 3.18 Italy
2020s 79.72 79.03 0.6977 Ireland

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, Ireland or Italy?
Ireland, at 79.8 against 79.03 in Italy as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Ireland and Italy?
0.77, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Italy?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ireland and Italy rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Ireland ranks 47th and Italy ranks 48th 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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About this data

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