Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation) in Asia Meridional
Asia Meridional: Proportion of population practising open defecation was 6.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Meridional, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Meridional stood at 6.24. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.0% on the previous year and down 77.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Meridional peaked at 61.13 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.24, in 2024.
Asia Meridional ranks 31st of 61 groups 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.
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Meridional, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 61.13 | — |
| 2001 | 58.8 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 56.43 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 54.08 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 51.64 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 49.22 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 46.8 | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 44.41 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 42.02 | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 39.65 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 37.3 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 34.96 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 32.64 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 30.33 | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 28.03 | -7.6% |
| 2015 | 25.75 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 23.48 | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 21.22 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 18.98 | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 16.74 | -11.8% |
| 2020 | 14.51 | -13.3% |
| 2021 | 12.35 | -14.9% |
| 2022 | 10.21 | -17.3% |
| 2023 | 8.11 | -20.6% |
| 2024 | 6.24 | -23.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.42 | 39.65 | 61.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.94 | 16.74 | 37.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.29 | 6.24 | 14.51 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Asia Meridional
- 28 Somalia 14.44 compare
- 29 Zimbabwe 12.63 compare
- 30 Democratic Republic of Congo 11.66 compare
- 31 Afghanistan 11.17 compare
- 32 Micronesia (country) 9.5 compare
- 33 Laos 8.73 compare
- 34 Congo 8.35 compare
More population data for Asia Meridional
- Total population by age 27,961 (2100)
- Total population by age 8,409 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.054 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 23.28 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 56.81 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 50.89 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.51 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.45 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 15.75 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Meridional?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Meridional was 6.24 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Asia Meridional?
- The highest recorded value was 61.13 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Asia Meridional?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.24 in 2024.
- How does Asia Meridional rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Asia Meridional ranks 31st out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Asia Meridional?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Asia Meridional data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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