6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 42.19 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 42.19 for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 70.54 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 42.19, in 2022.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 7th out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 70.54 | — |
| 2001 | 69.2 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 67.83 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 66.45 | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 65.07 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 63.7 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 62.33 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 60.96 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 59.59 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 58.23 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 56.87 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 55.51 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 54.16 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 52.81 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 51.47 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 50.14 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 48.81 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 47.5 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 46.19 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 44.88 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 43.58 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 42.29 | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 42.19 | -0.2% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 42.19 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.15, 5.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 42.19 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 3.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.39 | 58.23 | 70.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.83 | 44.88 | 56.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.69 | 42.19 | 43.58 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
More population data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -8.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2548 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2436 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 366.66 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.518 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.2% (2100)
- Population density 556.27 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 34,182 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sao Tome and Principe?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sao Tome and Principe was 42.19 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 70.54 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.19 in 2022.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 7th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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