Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) vs Guinea-Bissau: Proportion of population practising open defecation
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
5.4
in 2024
Guinea-Bissau
7.74
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) rank
35th
Guinea-Bissau rank
37th
Proportion of population practising open defecation over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
- Guinea-Bissau
How they compare
Guinea-Bissau currently reports 7.74 against 5.4 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), a difference of 2.34.
That makes Guinea-Bissau's figure about 1.4 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Guinea-Bissau has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 35th and Guinea-Bissau ranks 37th of 61 groups.
Guinea-Bissau has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) | Guinea-Bissau | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.99 | 29.5 | 13.5 | Guinea-Bissau |
| 2010s | 10.63 | 16.02 | 5.39 | Guinea-Bissau |
| 2020s | 6.91 | 8.08 | 1.17 | Guinea-Bissau |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population practising open defecation, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) or Guinea-Bissau?
- Guinea-Bissau, at 7.74 against 5.4 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population practising open defecation between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Guinea-Bissau?
- 2.34, with Guinea-Bissau ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Guinea-Bissau?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Guinea-Bissau rank globally for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 35th and Guinea-Bissau ranks 37th 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.