Proportion of population practising open defecation in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions): Proportion of population practising open defecation was 6.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population practising open defecation in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for proportion of population practising open defecation in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) is 6.24, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of 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 South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 61.13 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.24, in 2024.
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) 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 South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), 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 South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- 28 Somalia 14.44 compare
- 29 Zimbabwe 12.63 compare
- 30 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 11.66 compare
- 31 Afghanistan 11.17 compare
- 32 Micronesia, Federated States of 9.5 compare
- 33 Lao People's Democratic Republic 8.73 compare
- 34 Congo 8.35 compare
More population data for South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- 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 South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 6.24 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 61.13 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.24 in 2024.
- How does South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 31st out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) 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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