IBRD only vs Ireland: People using safely managed drinking water services, rural
IBRD only
73.4%
in 2024
Ireland
96.1%
in 2024
IBRD only rank
6th
Ireland rank
9th
People using safely managed drinking water services, rural over time
- IBRD only
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 96.1% against 73.4% in IBRD only, a difference of 22.7%.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.3 times IBRD only's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
IBRD only ranks 6th and Ireland ranks 9th of 27 groups.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IBRD only | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.8% | 61.1% | 15.3% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 55.5% | 86.5% | 31.0% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 66.8% | 96.4% | 29.7% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher people using safely managed drinking water services, rural, IBRD only or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 96.1% against 73.4% in IBRD only as of 2024.
- What is the difference in people using safely managed drinking water services, rural between IBRD only and Ireland?
- 22.7%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IBRD only and Ireland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do IBRD only and Ireland rank globally for people using safely managed drinking water services, rural?
- IBRD only ranks 6th and Ireland ranks 9th of 27 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene, World Health Organization (WHO), published as People using safely managed drinking water services, rural (% of rural population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.