Ireland vs South Korea: People not using improved sanitation facilities

Ireland
179,052 people
in 2024
South Korea
139,971 people
in 2024
Ireland rank
89th
South Korea rank
92nd

People not using improved sanitation facilities over time

  • Ireland
  • South Korea
050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k200020122024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 179,052 people against 139,971 people in South Korea, a difference of 39,081 people.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.3 times South Korea's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 89th and South Korea ranks 92nd of 232 regions.

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About this data

Indicator
People not using improved sanitation facilities
Unit
people
Source
WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
232 places, 5,597 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

If no improved sanitation facility is available, people might practice open defecation or use unimproved sanitation facilities.