Mozambique vs Nigeria: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation

Mozambique
19.59
in 2022
Nigeria
18.44
in 2022
Mozambique rank
18th
Nigeria rank
19th

6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation over time

  • Mozambique
  • Nigeria
2030405060200020112022

How they compare

Mozambique currently reports 19.59 against 18.44 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.15.

That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

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

Mozambique ranks 18th and Nigeria ranks 19th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mozambique Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 50.62 23.28 27.35 Mozambique
2010s 32.7 20.65 12.05 Mozambique
2020s 21.3 18.74 2.56 Mozambique

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, Mozambique or Nigeria?
Mozambique, at 19.59 against 18.44 in Nigeria as of 2022.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation between Mozambique and Nigeria?
1.15, with Mozambique ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Nigeria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Mozambique and Nigeria rank globally for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
Mozambique ranks 18th and Nigeria ranks 19th 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