Mauritius vs South Africa: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation

Mauritius
0.2025
in 2017
South Africa
0.1492
in 2022
Mauritius rank
99th
South Africa rank
102nd

6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation over time

  • Mauritius
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Mauritius currently reports 0.2025 against 0.1492 in South Africa, a difference of 0.0533.

That makes Mauritius's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.

Across all 18 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Mauritius ranks 99th and South Africa ranks 102nd of 200 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mauritius South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 0.1006 9.15 9.05 South Africa
2010s 0.1741 3.68 3.51 South Africa

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, Mauritius or South Africa?
Mauritius, at 0.2025 against 0.1492 in South Africa as of 2017.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation between Mauritius and South Africa?
0.0533, with Mauritius ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and South Africa?
18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2017.
How do Mauritius and South Africa rank globally for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
Mauritius ranks 99th and South Africa ranks 102nd 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
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