Ireland vs Small island developing States (SIDS): Water Use Efficiency

Ireland
233.71 USD/m3
in 2023
Small island developing States (SIDS)
29.23 USD/m3
in 2023
Ireland rank
8th
Small island developing States (SIDS) rank
9th

Water Use Efficiency over time

  • Ireland
  • Small island developing States (SIDS)
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 233.71 USD/m3 against 29.23 USD/m3 in Small island developing States (SIDS), a difference of 204.48 USD/m3.

That makes Ireland's figure about 8.0 times Small island developing States (SIDS)'s.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Ireland ranks 8th and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 9th of 155 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Small island developing States (SIDS) Difference Ahead
2000s 198.74 USD/m3 19.45 USD/m3 179.29 USD/m3 Ireland
2010s 223.7 USD/m3 23.99 USD/m3 199.71 USD/m3 Ireland
2020s 262.71 USD/m3 27.77 USD/m3 234.95 USD/m3 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher water use efficiency, Ireland or Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Ireland, at 233.71 USD/m3 against 29.23 USD/m3 in Small island developing States (SIDS) as of 2023.
What is the difference in water use efficiency between Ireland and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
204.48 USD/m3, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Small island developing States (SIDS)?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Ireland and Small island developing States (SIDS) rank globally for water use efficiency?
Ireland ranks 8th and Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 9th of 155 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Water Use Efficiency (United States dollars per cubic meter). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Water Use Efficiency (United States dollars per cubic meter)
Unit
USD/m3
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
199 places, 4,396 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed