Iraq vs Myanmar: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Iraq
45.35 million
in 2024
Myanmar
46.84 million
in 2024
Iraq rank
27th
Myanmar rank
26th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Iraq
- Myanmar
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 46.84 million against 45.35 million in Iraq, a difference of 1.49 million.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Myanmar has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 27th and Myanmar ranks 26th of 232 countries.
Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Myanmar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.27 million | 35.71 million | 11.44 million | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 34.77 million | 41.67 million | 6.90 million | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 43.41 million | 46.10 million | 2.69 million | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Iraq or Myanmar?
- Myanmar, at 46.84 million against 45.35 million in Iraq as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Iraq and Myanmar?
- 1.49 million, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Myanmar?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and Myanmar rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Iraq ranks 27th and Myanmar ranks 26th 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.