6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Uganda
Uganda: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 3.82 in 2022. ▼ Falling
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Uganda, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Uganda is 3.82, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is down 9.9% on the previous year and down 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Uganda peaked at 14.22 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.82, in 2022.
Uganda ranks 61st 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.22 | — |
| 2001 | 13.7 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 13.19 | -3.7% |
| 2003 | 12.68 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 12.17 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 11.67 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 11.17 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 10.68 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 10.19 | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 9.7 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 9.22 | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 8.74 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 8.27 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 7.8 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 7.33 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 6.88 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 6.42 | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 5.97 | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 5.53 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 5.1 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 4.66 | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 4.24 | -9.1% |
| 2022 | 3.82 | -9.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 3.82 is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.43, 23% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 3.82 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.42, 28% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.94 | 9.7 | 14.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.13 | 5.1 | 9.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.24 | 3.82 | 4.66 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More population data for Uganda
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2177 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 87,622 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.53 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8617 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 602.61 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.91 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Uganda?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Uganda was 3.82 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 14.22 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.82 in 2022.
- How does Uganda rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Uganda ranks 61st out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda 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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