Proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman
Oman: Proportion of population practising open defecation was 0 in 2024. ◆ 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
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.
Proportion of population practising open defecation in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3.82 | — |
| 2002 | 3.82 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 3.82 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 3.78 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 3.72 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 3.23 | -13.1% |
| 2007 | 2.76 | -14.5% |
| 2008 | 2.31 | -16.5% |
| 2009 | 1.87 | -19.0% |
| 2010 | 1.44 | -22.7% |
| 2011 | 1.02 | -29.5% |
| 2012 | 0.6113 | -39.9% |
| 2013 | 0.2426 | -60.3% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 0 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0546. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More population data for Oman
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,329 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -21.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 701,526 people (2100)
- Population density 39.08 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.4397 % change on previous year (2100)
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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