Ireland vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services
Ireland
81.26
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
25.99
in 2024
Ireland rank
48th
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
49th
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- Ireland
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 81.26 against 25.99 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 55.27.
That makes Ireland's figure about 3.1 times Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 48th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 49th of 149 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.1 | 17.73 | 44.37 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 75.03 | 21.8 | 53.24 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 80.82 | 25.36 | 55.46 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, Ireland or Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Ireland, at 81.26 against 25.99 in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services between Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 55.27, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Ireland ranks 48th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 49th of 149 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.