Central Africa (African Union) vs Sao Tome and Principe: Proportion of population practising open defecation
Central Africa (African Union)
15.74
in 2024
Sao Tome and Principe
33.35
in 2024
Central Africa (African Union) rank
9th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
9th
Proportion of population practising open defecation over time
- Central Africa (African Union)
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 33.35 against 15.74 in Central Africa (African Union), a difference of 17.61.
That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 2.1 times Central Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Sao Tome and Principe has been ahead every year.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 9th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 9th of 61 groups.
Sao Tome and Principe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Africa (African Union) | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.84 | 64.96 | 49.12 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 15.74 | 48.41 | 32.67 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2020s | 15.71 | 36.47 | 20.75 | Sao Tome and Principe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population practising open defecation, Central Africa (African Union) or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 33.35 against 15.74 in Central Africa (African Union) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population practising open defecation between Central Africa (African Union) and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 17.61, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Central Africa (African Union) and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 9th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 9th of 61 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.