Colombia vs Malawi: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation

Colombia
2.4
in 2022
Malawi
2.61
in 2022
Colombia rank
71st
Malawi rank
68th

6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation over time

  • Colombia
  • Malawi
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 2.61 against 2.4 in Colombia, a difference of 0.21.

That makes Malawi's figure about 1.1 times Colombia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 71st and Malawi ranks 68th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Malawi Difference Ahead
2000s 6.92 12.32 5.4 Malawi
2010s 4.13 6.73 2.6 Malawi
2020s 2.61 3.15 0.5349 Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation, Colombia or Malawi?
Malawi, at 2.61 against 2.4 in Colombia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation between Colombia and Malawi?
0.21, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Malawi?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Colombia and Malawi rank globally for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
Colombia ranks 71st and Malawi ranks 68th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
200 places, 4,418 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed