People practicing open defecation of population in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: People practicing open defecation of population was 0.1948 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
People practicing open defecation of population in Trinidad and Tobago, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for people practicing open defecation of population in Trinidad and Tobago is 0.1948, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 234.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, people practicing open defecation of population in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 0.1948 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0093, in 2009.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 104th of 232 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.
People practicing open defecation of population in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.0094 | — |
| 2006 | 0.0094 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0093 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0093 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 0.0093 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0144 | +55.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0194 | +35.2% |
| 2012 | 0.031 | +59.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0446 | +44.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0582 | +30.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0719 | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 0.0855 | +19.0% |
| 2017 | 0.0992 | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1129 | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 0.1266 | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 0.1403 | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 0.1539 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 0.1676 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 0.1812 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 0.1948 | +7.5% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 0.1948 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.5704, 34% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0093 | 0.0093 | 0.0094 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.0664 | 0.0144 | 0.1266 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1675 | 0.1403 | 0.1948 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More population data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7422 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,485 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.0299 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.861 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.924 (2100)
- Population density 175.12 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 34,774 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is people practicing open defecation of population in Trinidad and Tobago?
- People practicing open defecation of population in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.1948 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1948 in 2024.
- What is the lowest people practicing open defecation of population recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0093 in 2009.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for people practicing open defecation of population?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 104th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is people practicing open defecation of population rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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