Ireland vs Uruguay: Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved

Ireland
4.05
in 2024
Uruguay
4.84
in 2024
Ireland rank
135th
Uruguay rank
132nd

Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved over time

  • Ireland
  • Uruguay
012345200020122024

How they compare

Uruguay currently reports 4.84 against 4.05 in Ireland, a difference of 0.79.

That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.2 times Ireland's.

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

Ireland ranks 135th and Uruguay ranks 132nd of 227 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Uruguay in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 1.54 0.0295 1.51 Ireland
2010s 2.91 1.99 0.9143 Ireland
2020s 3.83 4.27 0.4386 Uruguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved, Ireland or Uruguay?
Uruguay, at 4.84 against 4.05 in Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved between Ireland and Uruguay?
0.79, with Uruguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Uruguay?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Uruguay rank globally for proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved?
Ireland ranks 135th and Uruguay ranks 132nd of 227 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved facilities (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Proportion of population using improved latrines and other improved facilities (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
288 places, 6,989 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed