Iran vs Thailand: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Iran
91.57 million
in 2024
Thailand
71.59 million
in 2024
Iran rank
15th
Thailand rank
18th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Iran
- Thailand
How they compare
Iran currently reports 91.57 million against 71.59 million in Thailand, a difference of 19.98 million.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.3 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Thailand ahead.
Iran ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 18th of 232 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.76 million | 64.53 million | 228,440 | Iran |
| 2010s | 80.12 million | 69.69 million | 10.43 million | Iran |
| 2020s | 89.58 million | 71.53 million | 18.04 million | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Iran or Thailand?
- Iran, at 91.57 million against 71.59 million in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Iran and Thailand?
- 19.98 million, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Thailand?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iran and Thailand rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Iran ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 18th 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.