6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 16.43 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Sierra Leone, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sierra Leone is 16.43, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sierra Leone peaked at 25.39 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 16.43, in 2022.
Sierra Leone ranks 26th of 200 countries on this measure, 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.39 | — |
| 2001 | 25 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 24.6 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 24.21 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 23.82 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 23.41 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 22.98 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 22.56 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 22.14 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 21.72 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 21.3 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 20.89 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 20.47 | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 20.06 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 19.65 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 19.25 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 18.84 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 18.44 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 18.04 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 17.63 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 17.23 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 16.83 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 16.43 | -2.4% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 16.43 is above the median for low income countries, which is 16.43, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 16.43 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.58 | 21.72 | 25.39 | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.46 | 17.63 | 21.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.83 | 16.43 | 17.23 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More population data for Sierra Leone
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.21 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1141 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 13,595 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 -0.6516 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 220.76 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 983,692 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sierra Leone?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sierra Leone was 16.43 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 25.39 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.43 in 2022.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Sierra Leone ranks 26th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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