How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Philippines?

25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.

Where does this data come from?

WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Ireland vs Philippines: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities

Ireland

87.8%

in 2024

Philippines

86.8%

in 2024

Ireland rank

115th

Philippines rank

117th

Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities over time

Ireland
Philippines

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 87.8% against 86.8% in Philippines, a difference of 1.0%.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 115th and Philippines ranks 117th of 186 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ireland	Philippines	Difference	Ahead
2000s	88.0%	74.4%	13.6%	Ireland
2010s	87.9%	80.2%	7.7%	Ireland
2020s	87.8%	85.4%	2.4%	Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities, Ireland or Philippines?: Ireland, at 87.8% against 86.8% in Philippines as of 2024.
What is the difference in share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities between Ireland and Philippines?: 1.0%, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Philippines?: 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Philippines rank globally for share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities?: Ireland ranks 115th and Philippines ranks 117th of 186 countries.
Where does this data come from?: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Share of urban population using at least basic sanitation facilities
Unit: %
Source: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 186 places, 4,556 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, that are not shared with other households.