Ireland vs Nauru: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Ireland
96.6%
in 2024
Nauru
96.4%
in 2024
Ireland rank
137th
Nauru rank
138th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Ireland
- Nauru
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 96.6% against 96.4% in Nauru, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 137th and Nauru ranks 138th of 232 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Nauru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.7% | 96.5% | 0.2% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 96.6% | 96.4% | 0.2% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 96.6% | 96.4% | 0.2% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of the population using improved sanitation facilities, Ireland or Nauru?
- Ireland, at 96.6% against 96.4% in Nauru as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Ireland and Nauru?
- 0.2%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Nauru?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Nauru rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Ireland ranks 137th and Nauru ranks 138th 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.