6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Bahamas
Bahamas: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0.2232 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Bahamas, 2000–2019
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2019, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Bahamas stood at 0.2232. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of down 62.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Bahamas peaked at 1.14 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.2232, in 2019.
Bahamas ranks 98th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.14 | — |
| 2001 | 1.08 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 1.01 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 0.9538 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 0.8929 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 0.832 | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 0.7712 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 0.7103 | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 0.6494 | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 0.5885 | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 0.5276 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 0.4667 | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 0.4058 | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 0.345 | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 0.2841 | -17.7% |
| 2015 | 0.2232 | -21.4% |
| 2016 | 0.2232 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2232 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2232 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.2232 | -0.0% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 0.2232 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.8247, 27% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8625 | 0.5885 | 1.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3145 | 0.2232 | 0.5276 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
More population data for Bahamas
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2498 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2498 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2543 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 450.62 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5342 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1342 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 38.46 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 17,118 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Bahamas?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Bahamas was 0.2232 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 1.14 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2232 in 2019.
- How does Bahamas rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Bahamas ranks 98th out of 200 countries with data for 2019.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas 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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