People practicing open defecation of population in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: People practicing open defecation of population was 1.32 in 2017. ▼ Falling
People practicing open defecation of population in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2000–2017
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2017, people practicing open defecation of population in Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 1.32. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is down 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people practicing open defecation of population in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 2.82 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.32, in 2013.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 77th out of 232 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
People practicing open defecation of population in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.82 | — |
| 2001 | 2.7 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 2.59 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 2.47 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 2.36 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 2.24 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 2.13 | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 2.01 | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 1.9 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 1.78 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 1.67 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 1.55 | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 1.44 | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 1.32 | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 1.32 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.32 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.32 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.32 | +0.0% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 1.32 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.5704, 2.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.3 | 1.78 | 2.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.41 | 1.32 | 1.67 | 8 |
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More population data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7739 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7739 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5806 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 46.88 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0975 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8857 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.754 (2100)
- Population density 116.38 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1,231 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people practicing open defecation of population in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- People practicing open defecation of population in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 1.32 in 2017, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 2.82 in 2000.
- What is the lowest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.32 in 2013.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for people practicing open defecation of population?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 77th out of 232 countries with data for 2017.
- Is people practicing open defecation of population rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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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