6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Rwanda
Rwanda: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 1.86 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Rwanda, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Rwanda is 1.86, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Rwanda peaked at 4.27 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.86, in 2022.
Rwanda ranks 73rd of 200 countries on this measure, 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.27 | — |
| 2001 | 4.13 | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 3.99 | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 3.87 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 3.76 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 3.65 | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 3.54 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 3.43 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 3.32 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 3.09 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2.98 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 2.87 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 2.76 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 2.65 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 2.53 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 2.42 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 2.31 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 2.2 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 2.08 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 1.97 | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 1.86 | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 1.86 | -0.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.86 is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.43, 11% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.86 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 14% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.72 | 3.2 | 4.27 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 | 2.08 | 3.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 1.86 | 1.97 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More population data for Rwanda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5502 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2673 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2755 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 23,030 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.06 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4596 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 1,329 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 2.01 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Rwanda?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Rwanda was 1.86 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 4.27 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 in 2022.
- How does Rwanda rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Rwanda ranks 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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