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

Ireland
79.8
in 2022
Turkey
78.69
in 2022
Ireland rank
47th
Turkey rank
49th

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

  • Ireland
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 79.8 against 78.69 in Turkey, a difference of 1.11.

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

Ireland ranks 47th and Turkey ranks 49th of 132 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Turkey Difference Ahead
2000s 61.12 47.38 13.73 Ireland
2010s 75.81 63.79 12.02 Ireland
2020s 79.72 76.78 2.95 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 Turkey?
Ireland, at 79.8 against 78.69 in Turkey as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation between Ireland and Turkey?
1.11, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Turkey?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ireland and Turkey rank globally for 6.2.1.a proportion of population using safely managed sanitation?
Ireland ranks 47th and Turkey ranks 49th 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