6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 8.43 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Guinea-Bissau, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Guinea-Bissau is 8.43, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 36.48 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.43, in 2022.
That places Guinea-Bissau 41st out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36.48 | — |
| 2001 | 35.02 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 33.57 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 32.14 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 30.71 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 29.3 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 27.9 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 26.52 | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 25.14 | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 23.78 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 22.44 | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 21.1 | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 19.78 | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 18.47 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 17.18 | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 15.89 | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 14.63 | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 13.37 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 12.13 | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 10.9 | -10.1% |
| 2020 | 9.69 | -11.1% |
| 2021 | 8.49 | -12.4% |
| 2022 | 8.43 | -0.7% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 8.43 is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.43, 51% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 8.43 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 63% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.06 | 23.78 | 36.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.59 | 10.9 | 22.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.87 | 8.43 | 9.69 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More population data for Guinea-Bissau
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1406 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1572 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,445 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4106 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.1% (2100)
- Population density 165.91 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 302,001 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Guinea-Bissau?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Guinea-Bissau was 8.43 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 36.48 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.43 in 2022.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 41st out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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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