Argentina vs Iraq: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Argentina
42.63 million
in 2016
Iraq
45.35 million
in 2024
Argentina rank
29th
Iraq rank
27th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Argentina
- Iraq
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 45.35 million against 42.63 million in Argentina, a difference of 2.72 million.
That makes Iraq's figure about 1.1 times Argentina's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 29th and Iraq ranks 27th of 232 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.34 million | 24.27 million | 12.07 million | Argentina |
| 2010s | 40.97 million | 32.89 million | 8.08 million | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Argentina or Iraq?
- Iraq, at 45.35 million against 42.63 million in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Argentina and Iraq?
- 2.72 million, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Iraq?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Argentina and Iraq rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Argentina ranks 29th and Iraq ranks 27th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.