Ireland vs Suriname: Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities
Ireland
96.6%
in 2024
Suriname
96.1%
in 2024
Ireland rank
137th
Suriname rank
140th
Share of the population using improved sanitation facilities over time
- Ireland
- Suriname
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 96.6% against 96.1% in Suriname, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 137th and Suriname ranks 140th of 232 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.7% | 90.5% | 6.2% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 96.6% | 94.0% | 2.6% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 96.6% | 96.1% | 0.6% | 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 Suriname?
- Ireland, at 96.6% against 96.1% in Suriname as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of the population using improved sanitation facilities between Ireland and Suriname?
- 0.5%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Suriname?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Suriname rank globally for share of the population using improved sanitation facilities?
- Ireland ranks 137th and Suriname ranks 140th 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.