6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Malaysia
Malaysia: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0.3476 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Malaysia, 2000–2016
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Malaysia is 0.3476, measured in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 62.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Malaysia peaked at 1.61 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.3476, in 2016.
That places Malaysia 93rd out of 200 countries with data for 2016, putting it 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.61 | — |
| 2001 | 1.48 | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 1.37 | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 1.25 | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 1.14 | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 1.04 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 0.9323 | -10.0% |
| 2007 | 0.8314 | -10.8% |
| 2008 | 0.7335 | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 0.6386 | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 0.5467 | -14.4% |
| 2011 | 0.4592 | -16.0% |
| 2012 | 0.3743 | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 0.3675 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 0.3608 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 0.3542 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3476 | -1.8% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 0.3476 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.1596, 2.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 0.3476 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.2376, 1.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.1 | 0.6386 | 1.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4015 | 0.3476 | 0.5467 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 90 Cook Islands 0.4829 compare
- 91 Iran 0.4005 compare
- 92 Montserrat 0.3533 compare
- 94 Paraguay 0.3225 compare
- 95 Tajikistan 0.3172 compare
- 96 Guyana 0.29 compare
More population data for Malaysia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.88 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2686 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 41,032 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8625 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1472 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.3% (2100)
- Population density 134 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.91 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Malaysia?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Malaysia was 0.3476 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.61 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3476 in 2016.
- How does Malaysia rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Malaysia ranks 93rd out of 200 countries with data for 2016.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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