Ireland vs Kuwait: Number using at least basic sanitation
Ireland
4.72 million
in 2024
Kuwait
4.93 million
in 2024
Ireland rank
114th
Kuwait rank
111th
Number using at least basic sanitation over time
- Ireland
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 4.93 million against 4.72 million in Ireland, a difference of 219,410.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 114th and Kuwait ranks 111th of 232 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Kuwait in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.73 million | 2.28 million | 1.45 million | Ireland |
| 2010s | 4.23 million | 3.73 million | 496,786 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 4.59 million | 4.62 million | 34,108 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number using at least basic sanitation, Ireland or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 4.93 million against 4.72 million in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number using at least basic sanitation between Ireland and Kuwait?
- 219,410, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Kuwait?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and Kuwait rank globally for number using at least basic sanitation?
- Ireland ranks 114th and Kuwait ranks 111th of 232 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number using at least basic sanitation. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.