France vs Ireland: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services

France
8.65
in 2024
Ireland
8.46
in 2024
France rank
92nd
Ireland rank
94th

Proportion of population using basic sanitation services over time

  • France
  • Ireland
101520253035200020122024

How they compare

France currently reports 8.65 against 8.46 in Ireland, a difference of 0.19.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.

France ranks 92nd and Ireland ranks 94th of 149 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 9.9 27.85 17.95 Ireland
2010s 9.59 14.81 5.22 Ireland
2020s 8.85 8.94 0.0936 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using basic sanitation services, France or Ireland?
France, at 8.65 against 8.46 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using basic sanitation services between France and Ireland?
0.19, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Ireland?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do France and Ireland rank globally for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
France ranks 92nd and Ireland ranks 94th of 149 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
210 places, 5,159 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed