Proportion of population practising open defecation in Central Africa (African Union)
Central Africa (African Union): Proportion of population practising open defecation was 15.74 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
15.74
Change on year
up 0.0%
Rank
9th
of 61 groups
All-time high
15.9
in 2006
All-time low
15.57
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Central Africa (African Union), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population practising open defecation in Central Africa (African Union) is 15.74, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in Central Africa (African Union) peaked at 15.9 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 15.57, in 2021.
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 9th of 61 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Central Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.76 | — |
| 2001 | 15.76 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 15.78 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 15.82 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 15.87 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 15.9 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 15.9 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 15.9 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 15.89 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 15.86 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 15.82 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 15.8 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 15.78 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 15.75 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 15.73 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 15.69 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 15.66 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 15.63 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 15.76 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 15.72 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 15.68 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 15.57 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 15.84 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 15.74 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 15.74 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.84 | 15.76 | 15.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.74 | 15.63 | 15.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.71 | 15.57 | 15.84 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central Africa (African Union)
- 6 Solomon Islands 45.34 compare
- 7 Namibia 34.68 compare
- 8 Liberia 33.92 compare
- 9 Sao Tome and Principe 33.35 compare
- 10 Kiribati 32.36 compare
- 11 Togo 32.19 compare
- 12 Burkina Faso 29.87 compare
More population data for Central Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 358,261 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.88 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.88 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 9,561 (2100)
- Total population by age 353.06 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.0007 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 16.56 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 7.02 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 0.1783 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 16.38 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population practising open defecation in Central Africa (African Union)?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in Central Africa (African Union) was 15.74 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 15.9 in 2006.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Central Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.57 in 2021.
- How does Central Africa (African Union) rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Central Africa (African Union) ranks 9th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Central Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central Africa (African Union) 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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