6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0.3172 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Tajikistan, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Tajikistan is 0.3172, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Tajikistan peaked at 1.25 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.3172, in 2022.
Tajikistan ranks 95th 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.25 | — |
| 2001 | 1.2 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 1.15 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.1 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 1.04 | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 0.9912 | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 0.939 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 0.8869 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 0.8347 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 0.7826 | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 0.7304 | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 0.6783 | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 0.626 | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 0.5736 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 0.5211 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 0.4685 | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 0.4159 | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 0.3631 | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 0.321 | -11.6% |
| 2019 | 0.3201 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3193 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 0.3183 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 0.3172 | -0.3% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 0.3172 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.15, 4% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.02 | 0.7826 | 1.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5018 | 0.3201 | 0.7304 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3183 | 0.3172 | 0.3193 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More population data for Tajikistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,201 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.785 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 145.56 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.14 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Tajikistan?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Tajikistan was 0.3172 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3172 in 2022.
- How does Tajikistan rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Tajikistan ranks 95th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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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