6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Senegal
Senegal: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 7.71 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Senegal, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Senegal is 7.71, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 48.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Senegal peaked at 24.67 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.71, in 2022.
That places Senegal 43rd out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24.67 | — |
| 2001 | 23.9 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 23.13 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 22.32 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 21.48 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 20.65 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 19.82 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 19.01 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 18.2 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 17.4 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 16.61 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 15.82 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 15.05 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 14.28 | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 13.52 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 12.77 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 12.02 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 11.28 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 10.55 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 9.83 | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 9.11 | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 8.4 | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 7.71 | -8.3% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 7.71 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.15, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 7.71 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.06 | 17.4 | 24.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.17 | 9.83 | 16.61 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.41 | 7.71 | 9.11 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More population data for Senegal
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.42 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3558 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.7576 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,563 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.44 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4124 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.3% (2100)
- Population density 244.19 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.10 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Senegal?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Senegal was 7.71 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 24.67 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.71 in 2022.
- How does Senegal rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Senegal ranks 43rd out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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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