Proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Oriental y Pacífico
Asia Oriental y Pacífico: Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0.7299 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Oriental y Pacífico, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Oriental y Pacífico is 0.7299, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 19.0% on the previous year and down 76.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Oriental y Pacífico peaked at 7.13 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.7299, in 2024.
That places Asia Oriental y Pacífico 44th out of 61 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Oriental y Pacífico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.13 | — |
| 2001 | 6.9 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 6.58 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 6.27 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 5.96 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 5.65 | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 5.35 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 5.06 | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 4.77 | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 4.48 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 4.19 | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 3.91 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 3.64 | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 3.36 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 3.09 | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 2.83 | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 2.56 | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 2.4 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 2.13 | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 1.87 | -12.3% |
| 2020 | 1.61 | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 1.36 | -15.4% |
| 2022 | 1.14 | -16.4% |
| 2023 | 0.9012 | -21.0% |
| 2024 | 0.7299 | -19.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.82 | 4.48 | 7.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3 | 1.87 | 4.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.15 | 0.7299 | 1.61 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Asia Oriental y Pacífico
More population data for Asia Oriental y Pacífico
- Total population by age 14,572 (2100)
- Total population by age 20,039 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 2.52 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 31.29 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 63.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 44.08 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 16.96 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 1.15 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 96.42 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 49.52 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Oriental y Pacífico?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in Asia Oriental y Pacífico was 0.7299 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Asia Oriental y Pacífico?
- The highest recorded value was 7.13 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Asia Oriental y Pacífico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7299 in 2024.
- How does Asia Oriental y Pacífico rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Asia Oriental y Pacífico ranks 44th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Asia Oriental y Pacífico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Asia Oriental y Pacífico 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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