6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Uruguay
Uruguay: 6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0.1519 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Uruguay, 2000–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 0.1519 for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 81.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Uruguay peaked at 1.53 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.1517, in 2021.
Uruguay ranks 101st of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
6.2.1.c Proportion of population practising open defecation in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.53 | — |
| 2001 | 1.52 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 1.52 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 1.51 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 1.5 | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 1.41 | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 1.32 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 1.23 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 1.15 | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 1.06 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 0.9807 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 0.8985 | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 0.8183 | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 0.7389 | -9.7% |
| 2014 | 0.66 | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 0.5816 | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5037 | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 0.4263 | -15.4% |
| 2018 | 0.3493 | -18.1% |
| 2019 | 0.2765 | -20.8% |
| 2020 | 0.2142 | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 0.1517 | -29.2% |
| 2022 | 0.1519 | +0.1% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 0.1519 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.8247, 18% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.38 | 1.06 | 1.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6234 | 0.2765 | 0.9807 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1726 | 0.1517 | 0.2142 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More population data for Uruguay
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.49 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.891 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,337 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0062 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7231 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 12.83 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 78,530 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Uruguay?
- 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation in Uruguay was 0.1519 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 1.53 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1517 in 2021.
- How does Uruguay rank for 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Uruguay ranks 101st out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 6.2.1.c proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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