Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Switzerland: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Iran, Islamic Republic of
100.0%
in 2024
Switzerland
100.0%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
1st
Switzerland rank
1st
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Switzerland
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 100.0% against 100.0% in Switzerland, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 1st and Switzerland ranks 1st of 232 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.8% | 100.0% | 9.2% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 97.4% | 100.0% | 2.6% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Switzerland?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 100.0% against 100.0% in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Switzerland?
- 0.0%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Switzerland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Switzerland rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 1st and Switzerland ranks 1st 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.