Algeria vs Ireland: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Algeria
96.7%
in 2024
Ireland
96.6%
in 2024
Algeria rank
136th
Ireland rank
137th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Algeria
- Ireland
How they compare
Algeria currently reports 96.7% against 96.6% in Ireland, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.
Algeria ranks 136th and Ireland ranks 137th of 232 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Algeria averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.5% | 96.7% | 3.2% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 95.6% | 96.6% | 1.0% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 96.6% | 96.6% | 0.0% | Algeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Algeria or Ireland?
- Algeria, at 96.7% against 96.6% in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Algeria and Ireland?
- 0.1%, with Algeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and Ireland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Algeria and Ireland rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Algeria ranks 136th and Ireland ranks 137th of 232 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 the population using improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Proportion of people using improved sanitation facilities, such as toilets or latrines, regardless of whether they are shared with other households.