People practicing open defecation of population in Sudan
Sudan: People practicing open defecation of population was 16.39 in 2024. ▼ Falling
People practicing open defecation of population in Sudan, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for people practicing open defecation of population in Sudan is 16.39, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.8% on the previous year and down 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people practicing open defecation of population in Sudan peaked at 48 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 16.39, in 2024.
That places Sudan 20th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
People practicing open defecation of population in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 48 | — |
| 2001 | 47.98 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 47.96 | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 47.94 | -0.0% |
| 2004 | 47.91 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 46.36 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 44.8 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 43.25 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 41.7 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 40.14 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 38.57 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 37 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 35.43 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 33.85 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 32.26 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 30.68 | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 29.09 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 27.5 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 25.91 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 24.32 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 22.73 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 21.14 | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 19.55 | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 17.97 | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 16.39 | -8.8% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 16.39 is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.44, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 16.39 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.15, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.6 | 40.14 | 48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.46 | 24.32 | 38.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.55 | 16.39 | 22.73 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 17 Ghana 17.79 compare
- 18 Haiti 17.53 compare
- 19 Cote d'Ivoire 16.69 compare
- 21 Ethiopia 16.23 compare
- 22 Mauritania 16.19 compare
- 23 Mozambique 16.04 compare
More population data for Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4226 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5289 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 84,494 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.31 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3723 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.42 (2100)
- Population density 73.28 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.54 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people practicing open defecation of population in Sudan?
- People practicing open defecation of population in Sudan was 16.39 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 48 in 2000.
- What is the lowest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.39 in 2024.
- How does Sudan rank for people practicing open defecation of population?
- Sudan ranks 20th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people practicing open defecation of population rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sudan 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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