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)
20406080200020122024

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.

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About this data

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