Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation) in Botswana
Botswana: Proportion of population practising open defecation was 5.43 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population practising open defecation in Botswana is 5.43, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 49.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in Botswana peaked at 21.93 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.43, in 2024.
Botswana ranks 48th of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.93 | — |
| 2001 | 21.04 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 20.3 | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 19.59 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 18.88 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 18.19 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 17.51 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 16.48 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 15.49 | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 14.54 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 13.62 | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 12.74 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 12.05 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 11.39 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 10.76 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 10.14 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 9.54 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 8.96 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 8.4 | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 7.86 | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 7.34 | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 6.83 | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 6.35 | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 5.88 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 5.43 | -7.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 5.43 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.2644, 20.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 5.43 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.15, 45% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.4 | 14.54 | 21.93 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.55 | 7.86 | 13.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.36 | 5.43 | 7.34 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More population data for Botswana
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,679 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0624 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.7791 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1457 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 208,485 people (2100)
- Population density 6.77 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6864 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population practising open defecation in Botswana?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in Botswana was 5.43 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 21.93 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.43 in 2024.
- How does Botswana rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Botswana ranks 48th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana 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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