Iran, Islamic Republic of vs Uruguay: Share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water
Iran, Islamic Republic of
96.2%
in 2024
Uruguay
94.6%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
26th
Uruguay rank
29th
Share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Uruguay
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 96.2% against 94.6% in Uruguay, a difference of 1.6%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Iran, Islamic Republic of has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 26th and Uruguay ranks 29th of 105 countries.
Iran, Islamic Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.7% | 94.0% | 1.7% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 96.0% | 94.4% | 1.6% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 96.2% | 94.6% | 1.6% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water, Iran, Islamic Republic of or Uruguay?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 96.2% against 94.6% in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water between Iran, Islamic Republic of and Uruguay?
- 1.6%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and Uruguay?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and Uruguay rank globally for share of urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 26th and Uruguay ranks 29th of 105 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 urban and rural population using safely managed drinking water. 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 an improved drinking water source that is located on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination.