Iran vs North Korea: Share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities
Iran
92.8
in 2024
North Korea
91.67
in 2023
Iran rank
104th
North Korea rank
107th
Share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities over time
- Iran
- North Korea
How they compare
Iran currently reports 92.8 against 91.67 in North Korea, a difference of 1.13.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Iran has been ahead every year.
Iran ranks 104th and North Korea ranks 107th of 186 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | North Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 89.33 | 81.21 | 8.12 | Iran |
| 2010s | 91.92 | 87.77 | 4.15 | Iran |
| 2020s | 92.8 | 91.67 | 1.13 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities, Iran or North Korea?
- Iran, at 92.8 against 91.67 in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities between Iran and North Korea?
- 1.13, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and North Korea?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do Iran and North Korea rank globally for share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities?
- Iran ranks 104th and North Korea ranks 107th of 186 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Share of urban population with improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.