British Virgin Islands vs Ireland: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
British Virgin Islands
96.9%
in 2016
Ireland
96.6%
in 2024
British Virgin Islands rank
135th
Ireland rank
137th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- British Virgin Islands
- Ireland
How they compare
British Virgin Islands currently reports 96.9% against 96.6% in Ireland, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 17 years both countries report, British Virgin Islands has been ahead every year.
British Virgin Islands ranks 135th and Ireland ranks 137th of 232 countries.
British Virgin Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | British Virgin Islands | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.8% | 96.7% | 0.1% | British Virgin Islands |
| 2010s | 96.9% | 96.6% | 0.2% | British Virgin Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, British Virgin Islands or Ireland?
- British Virgin Islands, at 96.9% against 96.6% in Ireland as of 2016.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between British Virgin Islands and Ireland?
- 0.3%, with British Virgin Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for British Virgin Islands and Ireland?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do British Virgin Islands and Ireland rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 135th 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.