6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Sudan
Sudan: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 17.3 in 2020. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Sudan, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sudan is 17.3, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.6% on the previous year and down 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sudan peaked at 50.38 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17.3, in 2020.
Sudan ranks 23rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 50.38 | — |
| 2001 | 50.35 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 50.33 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 50.31 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 50.28 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 48.23 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 46.17 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 44.12 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 42.07 | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 40.01 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 37.95 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 35.88 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 33.82 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 31.75 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 29.68 | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 27.6 | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 25.54 | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 23.47 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 21.41 | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 19.35 | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 17.3 | -10.6% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 17.3 is above the median for low income countries, which is 16.43, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 17.3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.22 | 40.01 | 50.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.64 | 19.35 | 37.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.3 | 17.3 | 17.3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More population data for Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 84,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.31 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3723 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 73.28 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.54 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sudan?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Sudan was 17.3 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 50.38 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.3 in 2020.
- How does Sudan rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Sudan ranks 23rd out of 200 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sudan 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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