Ireland vs Western Africa (African Union): Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services
Ireland
81.26
in 2024
Western Africa (African Union)
26.75
in 2024
Ireland rank
48th
Western Africa (African Union) rank
46th
Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services over time
- Ireland
- Western Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 81.26 against 26.75 in Western Africa (African Union), a difference of 54.51.
That makes Ireland's figure about 3.0 times Western Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 48th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 46th of 149 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Western Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.1 | 16.27 | 45.83 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 75.03 | 21.44 | 53.59 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 80.82 | 25.82 | 54.99 | 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 Western Africa (African Union)?
- Ireland, at 81.26 against 26.75 in Western Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services between Ireland and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 54.51, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Western Africa (African Union)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Western Africa (African Union) rank globally for proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services?
- Ireland ranks 48th and Western Africa (African Union) ranks 46th 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.