Iraq vs Tanzania: Population using improved sanitation facilities
Iraq
45.35 million
in 2024
Tanzania
39.52 million
in 2024
Iraq rank
27th
Tanzania rank
30th
Population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Iraq
- Tanzania
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 45.35 million against 39.52 million in Tanzania, a difference of 5.83 million.
That makes Iraq's figure about 1.1 times Tanzania's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 27th and Tanzania ranks 30th of 232 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.27 million | 6.11 million | 18.16 million | Iraq |
| 2010s | 34.77 million | 18.86 million | 15.91 million | Iraq |
| 2020s | 43.41 million | 34.36 million | 9.05 million | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population using improved sanitation facilities, Iraq or Tanzania?
- Iraq, at 45.35 million against 39.52 million in Tanzania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in population using improved sanitation facilities between Iraq and Tanzania?
- 5.83 million, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Tanzania?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iraq and Tanzania rank globally for population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Iraq ranks 27th and Tanzania ranks 30th 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.