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

Ireland
79.8
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
79.92
in 2022
Ireland rank
47th
Saudi Arabia rank
46th

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

  • Ireland
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 79.92 against 79.8 in Ireland, a difference of 0.12.

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

Ireland ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2000s 61.12 79.31 18.19 Saudi Arabia
2010s 75.81 79.66 3.85 Saudi Arabia
2020s 79.72 79.89 0.1641 Saudi Arabia

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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 79.92 against 79.8 in Ireland as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Ireland and Saudi Arabia?
0.12, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Saudi Arabia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ireland and Saudi Arabia rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Ireland ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 46th 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