6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Argentina
Argentina: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 1.53 in 2014. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Argentina, 2006–2014
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2014, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Argentina stood at 1.53. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and down 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Argentina peaked at 2.05 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.53, in 2014.
That places Argentina 75th out of 200 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2.05 | — |
| 2007 | 1.98 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 1.92 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 1.85 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 1.79 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 1.72 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 1.66 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 1.59 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 1.53 | -4.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 1.53 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.1596, 9.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 1.53 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.8247, 1.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.95 | 1.85 | 2.05 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.66 | 1.53 | 1.79 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More population data for Argentina
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0551 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.414 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 51,621 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5482 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.8% (2100)
- Population density 13.98 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.47 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Argentina?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Argentina was 1.53 in 2014, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 2.05 in 2006.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.53 in 2014.
- How does Argentina rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Argentina ranks 75th out of 200 countries with data for 2014.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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