Proportion of population practising open defecation (Sanitation) in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0.1948 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Trinidad and Tobago, 2005–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, proportion of population practising open defecation in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 0.1948. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 234.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 0.1948 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0093, in 2009.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 104th out of 231 countries 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.0094 | — |
| 2006 | 0.0094 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0093 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0093 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 0.0093 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 0.0144 | +55.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0194 | +35.2% |
| 2012 | 0.031 | +59.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0446 | +44.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0582 | +30.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0719 | +23.5% |
| 2016 | 0.0855 | +19.0% |
| 2017 | 0.0992 | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 0.1129 | +13.8% |
| 2019 | 0.1266 | +12.1% |
| 2020 | 0.1403 | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 0.1539 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 0.1676 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 0.1812 | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 0.1948 | +7.5% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 0.1948 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.5704, 34% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0093 | 0.0093 | 0.0094 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.0664 | 0.0144 | 0.1266 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1675 | 0.1403 | 0.1948 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More population data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1,485 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7422 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.9182 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 34,774 people (2100)
- Population density 175.12 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.861 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is proportion of population practising open defecation in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Proportion of population practising open defecation in Trinidad and Tobago was 0.1948 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1948 in 2024.
- What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0093 in 2009.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 104th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is proportion of population practising open defecation rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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