Proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman

Oman: Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0
World rank
15th
of 20 countries
All-time high
3.82
in 2003
All-time low
0
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman, 2001–2024

012342001201220242001: 3.82002: 3.82003: 3.82004: 3.82005: 3.72006: 3.22007: 2.82008: 2.32009: 1.92010: 1.42011: 12012: 0.6112013: 0.2432014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 02023: 02024: 0

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.

Over the whole period, proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman peaked at 3.82 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2014.

That places Oman 15th out of 20 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.24 1.87 3.82 9
2010s 0.3316 0 1.44 10
2020s 0 0 0 5

Countries ranked near Oman

  1. 12 Jordan 0.0533 compare
  2. 13 Algeria 0.0387 compare
  3. 14 Iraq 0.0045 compare
  4. 15 Lebanon 0 compare
  5. 15 United Arab Emirates 0
  6. 15 Bahrain 0
  7. 15 Kuwait 0
  8. 15 Egypt 0 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

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All data for Oman β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman?
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman was 0 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 3.82 in 2003.
What is the lowest proportion of population practising open defecation recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2014.
How does Oman rank for proportion of population practising open defecation?
Oman ranks 15th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Oman data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Proportion of population practising open defecation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of population practising open defecation
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 533 data points, 2000–2024
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