Solomon Islands vs West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population practising open defecation
Solomon Islands
45.34
in 2024
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
19.72
in 2024
Solomon Islands rank
6th
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
5th
Proportion of population practising open defecation over time
- Solomon Islands
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 45.34 against 19.72 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 25.62.
That makes Solomon Islands's figure about 2.3 times West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Solomon Islands has been ahead every year.
Solomon Islands ranks 6th and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 5th of 231 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.51 | 27.17 | 30.33 | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 50.6 | 23.28 | 27.32 | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 45.89 | 20.42 | 25.47 | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of population practising open defecation, Solomon Islands or West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Solomon Islands, at 45.34 against 19.72 in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in proportion of population practising open defecation between Solomon Islands and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25.62, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Solomon Islands and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Solomon Islands ranks 6th and West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 5th of 231 countries.
- 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.