6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Mozambique
Mozambique: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 19.59 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Mozambique, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Mozambique is 19.59, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.0% on the previous year and down 47.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Mozambique peaked at 58.52 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 19.59, in 2022.
Mozambique ranks 18th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 58.52 | — |
| 2001 | 56.76 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 55.01 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 53.26 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 51.51 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 49.77 | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 48.03 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 46.3 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 44.45 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 42.61 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 40.78 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 38.95 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 37.14 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 35.34 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 33.54 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 31.76 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 29.99 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 28.23 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 26.48 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 24.74 | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 23.01 | -7.0% |
| 2021 | 21.3 | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 19.59 | -8.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 19.59 is above the median for low income countries, which is 16.43, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 19.59 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.62 | 42.61 | 58.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.7 | 24.74 | 40.78 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.3 | 19.59 | 23.01 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More population data for Mozambique
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4521 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 63,044 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.401 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 132.69 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 7.33 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Mozambique?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Mozambique was 19.59 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 58.52 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.59 in 2022.
- How does Mozambique rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Mozambique ranks 18th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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