Nicaragua vs Zambia: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation

Nicaragua
6.79
in 2020
Zambia
6.41
in 2022
Nicaragua rank
47th
Zambia rank
50th

6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation over time

  • Nicaragua
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 6.79 against 6.41 in Zambia, a difference of 0.38.

That makes Nicaragua's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zambia ahead.

Nicaragua ranks 47th and Zambia ranks 50th of 200 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Nicaragua averaged higher in 1 and Zambia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Nicaragua Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 13.22 23.83 10.61 Zambia
2010s 8.02 12.33 4.3 Zambia
2020s 6.79 6.53 0.2632 Nicaragua

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, Nicaragua or Zambia?
Nicaragua, at 6.79 against 6.41 in Zambia as of 2020.
What is the difference in 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation between Nicaragua and Zambia?
0.38, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Zambia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Nicaragua and Zambia rank globally for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
Nicaragua ranks 47th and Zambia ranks 50th 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