Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) vs Panama: Proportion of population practising open defecation

Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
0.001
in 2024
Panama
3.08
in 2024
Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) rank
58th
Panama rank
60th

Proportion of population practising open defecation over time

  • Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
  • Panama
02468200020122024

How they compare

Panama currently reports 3.08 against 0.001 in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG), a difference of 3.08.

That makes Panama's figure about 3,201.7 times Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Panama has been ahead every year.

Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) ranks 58th and Panama ranks 60th of 61 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) Panama Difference Ahead
2000s 0.0115 7.01 7 Panama
2010s 0.0033 4.94 4.93 Panama
2020s 0.0013 3.46 3.46 Panama

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher proportion of population practising open defecation, Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) or Panama?
Panama, at 3.08 against 0.001 in Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) as of 2024.
What is the difference in proportion of population practising open defecation between Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) and Panama?
3.08, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) and Panama?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) and Panama rank globally for proportion of population practising open defecation?
Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) ranks 58th and Panama ranks 60th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
292 places, 6,980 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed