People practicing open defecation of population in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: People practicing open defecation of population was 0.1255 in 2024. ▼ Falling
People practicing open defecation of population in Saudi Arabia, 2016–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for people practicing open defecation of population in Saudi Arabia is 0.1255, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people practicing open defecation of population in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.1352 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.1255, in 2024.
That places Saudi Arabia 114th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
People practicing open defecation of population in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1352 | — |
| 2017 | 0.134 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 0.1327 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 0.1315 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.1303 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 0.1291 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 0.1279 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 0.1267 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 0.1255 | -1.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.1255 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0546, 2.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.1334 | 0.1315 | 0.1352 | 4 |
| 2020s | 0.1279 | 0.1255 | 0.1303 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 111 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0.1314
- 112 Palestine 0.1275 compare
- 113 Bahamas 0.1261
- 115 North Macedonia 0.1074 compare
- 116 Tonga 0.085 compare
- 117 Qatar 0.0635 compare
More population data for Saudi Arabia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5774 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6339 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1019 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 48,374 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.2 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.5868 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.629 (2100)
- Population density 33.03 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.10 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people practicing open defecation of population in Saudi Arabia?
- People practicing open defecation of population in Saudi Arabia was 0.1255 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1352 in 2016.
- What is the lowest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1255 in 2024.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for people practicing open defecation of population?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 114th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people practicing open defecation of population rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of People practicing open defecation of population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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