Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation) in Ireland
Ireland: Proportion of population using basic sanitation services was 8.46 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Ireland, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Ireland is 8.46, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Ireland peaked at 33.01 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.46, in 2024.
That places Ireland 94th out of 149 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33.01 | — |
| 2001 | 31.92 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 30.82 | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 29.72 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 28.61 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 27.48 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 26.2 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 24.91 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 23.59 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 22.26 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 20.92 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 19.56 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 18.18 | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 16.81 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 15.43 | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 14.03 | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 12.61 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 11.18 | -11.4% |
| 2018 | 9.82 | -12.1% |
| 2019 | 9.61 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 9.4 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 9.18 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 8.95 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 8.72 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 8.46 | -2.9% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 8.46 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.19, 1.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 8.46 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.65, 98% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.85 | 22.26 | 33.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.81 | 9.61 | 20.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.94 | 8.46 | 9.4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More population data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,725 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1157 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.5% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 217,052 people (2100)
- Population density 76.73 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Ireland?
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services in Ireland was 8.46 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 33.01 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population using basic sanitation services recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.46 in 2024.
- How does Ireland rank for proportion of population using basic sanitation services?
- Ireland ranks 94th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population using basic sanitation services rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population using basic sanitation services (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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