6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Peru
Peru: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 2.88 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Peru, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Peru is 2.88, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 18.0% on the previous year and down 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Peru peaked at 18.72 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.88, in 2022.
That places Peru 65th out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18.72 | — |
| 2001 | 17.86 | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 17.01 | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 16.17 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 15.35 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 14.54 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 13.74 | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 12.96 | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 12.23 | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 11.53 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 10.83 | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 10.13 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 9.44 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 8.76 | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 8.09 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 7.42 | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 6.75 | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 6.1 | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 5.44 | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 4.8 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 4.15 | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 3.52 | -15.3% |
| 2022 | 2.88 | -18.0% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 2.88 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.1596, 18.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 2.88 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.8247, 3.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.01 | 11.53 | 18.72 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.78 | 4.8 | 10.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.52 | 2.88 | 4.15 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More population data for Peru
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0396 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3151 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 42,023 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.9219 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6906 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Population density 29.82 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.66 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Peru?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Peru was 2.88 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 18.72 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.88 in 2022.
- How does Peru rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Peru ranks 65th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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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