Proportion of population practising open defecation in South-East Asia (WHO regions)
South-East Asia (WHO regions): Proportion of population practising open defecation was 5.55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population practising open defecation in South-East Asia (WHO regions), 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population practising open defecation in South-East Asia (WHO regions) stood at 5.55. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 25.2% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in South-East Asia (WHO regions) peaked at 59.79 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.55, in 2024.
That places South-East Asia (WHO regions) 34th 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 South-East Asia (WHO regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 59.79 | — |
| 2001 | 57.46 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 55.06 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 52.71 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 50.37 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 48.04 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 45.72 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 43.39 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 41.08 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 38.78 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 36.48 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 34.19 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 31.91 | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 29.62 | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 27.34 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 25.07 | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 22.81 | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 20.56 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 18.32 | -10.9% |
| 2019 | 16.09 | -12.2% |
| 2020 | 13.85 | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 11.67 | -15.7% |
| 2022 | 9.53 | -18.4% |
| 2023 | 7.41 | -22.2% |
| 2024 | 5.55 | -25.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.24 | 38.78 | 59.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.24 | 16.09 | 36.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 5.55 | 13.85 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South-East Asia (WHO regions)
- 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
- 35 Pakistan 8.17 compare
- 36 Timor-Leste 7.88 compare
- 37 Guinea-Bissau 7.74 compare
More population data for South-East Asia (WHO regions)
- Total population by age 20,688 (2100)
- Total population by age 8,701 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.0573 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 23.76 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 58.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.94 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 52.88 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.81 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 14.64 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population practising open defecation in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in South-East Asia (WHO regions) was 5.55 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 59.79 in 2000.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.55 in 2024.
- How does South-East Asia (WHO regions) rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 34th out of 61 groups with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in South-East Asia (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South-East Asia (WHO 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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