Eliminating open defecation practices in a community may often require that both household and public latrines are hygienic and provide privacy or have a handwashing facility nearby. In Chad, 69 percent of the population still practiced open defecation between 2015 and 2018.

Poland PL: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.000 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Poland PL: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. Poland PL: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

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  Population practicing open defecation (%)





  Dataset Description

This dataset provides country-level data for the indicator "6.2.1 Population practicing open defecation (%)" across African nations, sourced from the World Health Organization's (WHO) data portal on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The data is presented in a wide format, where each row… See the full description on the dataset page: https://huggingface.co/datasets/electricsheepafrica/open-defecation-for-african-countries.

Luxembourg LU: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.000 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Luxembourg LU: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. Luxembourg LU: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Luxembourg – Table LU.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

In financial year 2024, 100 percent of districts in India achieved their Open Defecation Free (ODF) target. The sanitation coverage in the country grew exponentially from the fiscal year 2016. This was an important step towards controlling numerous diseases that occur due to a lack of proper hygiene and sanitation.

Between 1990 and 2012, almost 2 billion additional people gained access to an improved sanitation facility, one that separates people from faeces hygienically. Despite the large increase in sanitation coverage, from 49 per cent in 1990 to 64 per cent in 2012, it seems unlikely that the MDG target of 75 per cent coverage will be met by 2015. In 2012, 2.5 billion people did not use an improved sanitation facility. Much greater effort and investment will be needed to redress inadequate sanitation practices in the coming years. In 2012, 1 billion people still resorted to open defecation, a practice that needs to be brought to an end, as it poses a huge risk to communities that are often poor and vulnerable already. Open defecation is most prevalent in Southern Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa. The vast majority—82 per cent—of people practicing open defecation now live in middle-income, populous countries, such as India and Nigeria.

Niger is the country with the least access to sanitation services worldwide. In 2022, some 65 percent of Nigerien population still defecated in the open. This was followed by neighboring country Chad, where about 63 percent of the people defecated in the open. That year, five percent of the world's population only had access to open defecation sanitation services.

Tunisia TN: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.894 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.899 % for 2014. Tunisia TN: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.192 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.783 % in 2000 and a record low of 0.894 % in 2015. Tunisia TN: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Tunisia – Table TN.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

Yemen YE: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 19.982 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.688 % for 2014. Yemen YE: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 25.370 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.800 % in 2000 and a record low of 19.982 % in 2015. Yemen YE: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Yemen – Table YE.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

In 2018, almost 70 percent of households in Madhya Pradesh had exclusive access to toilets, while 22.5 percent did not have access to toilets. These results come from the 76th NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, which found over 20 percent of households across the country with no access to any kind of toilets.

One of the goals of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a clean India campaign launched by the Modi government, aimed to eliminate open defecation in the country by building toilets. Since 2014, 80 million toilets were built, making 419 districts in the country free from open defecation.

Libya LY: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.000 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Libya LY: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. Libya LY: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Libya – Table LY.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

Syria SY: People Practicing Open Defecation: Rural: % of Rural Population data was reported at 1.433 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.433 % for 2014. Syria SY: People Practicing Open Defecation: Rural: % of Rural Population data is updated yearly, averaging 2.333 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.833 % in 2000 and a record low of 1.433 % in 2015. Syria SY: People Practicing Open Defecation: Rural: % of Rural Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Syrian Arab Republic – Table SY.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

India People Practicing Open Defecation: Rural: % of Rural Population data was reported at 17.006 % in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.380 % for 2021. India People Practicing Open Defecation: Rural: % of Rural Population data is updated yearly, averaging 54.448 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2022, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.486 % in 2000 and a record low of 17.006 % in 2022. India People Practicing Open Defecation: Rural: % of Rural Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.World Bank.WDI: Social: Access to Services. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.;WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (washdata.org).;Weighted average;This is a disaggregated indicator for Sustainable Development Goal 6.2.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Switzerland People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.000 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Switzerland People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. Switzerland People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted average;

Iraq IQ: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.019 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.019 % for 2014. Iraq IQ: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 2.050 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.249 % in 2000 and a record low of 0.019 % in 2013. Iraq IQ: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iraq – Table IQ.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

Kazakhstan KZ: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.010 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.015 % for 2014. Kazakhstan KZ: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.046 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.062 % in 2004 and a record low of 0.010 % in 2015. Kazakhstan KZ: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kazakhstan – Table KZ.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted average;

Goal 6Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for allTarget 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for allIndicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water servicesSH_H2O_SAFE: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services, by urban/rural (%)Target 6.2: By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situationsIndicator 6.2.1: Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and waterSH_SAN_HNDWSH: Proportion of population with basic handwashing facilities on premises, by urban/rural (%)SH_SAN_SAFE: Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, by urban/rural (%)SH_SAN_DEFECT: Proportion of population practicing open defecation, by urban/rural (%)Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globallyIndicator 6.3.1: Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treatedEN_WWT_WWDS: Proportion of safely treated domestic wastewater flows (%)EN_WWT_GEN: Total wastewater generated (million m3/year)EN_WWT_TREAT: Total wastewater treated (million m3/year)EN_WWT_TREATR: Proportion of wastewater treated, by activity and location (%)Indicator 6.3.2: Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water qualityEN_H2O_OPAMBQ: Proportion of open water bodies with good ambient water quality (%)EN_H2O_RVAMBQ: Proportion of river water bodies with good ambient water quality (%)EN_H2O_GRAMBQ: Proportion of groundwater bodies with good ambient water quality (%)EN_H2O_WBAMBQ: Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality (%)Target 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcityIndicator 6.4.1: Change in water-use efficiency over timeER_H2O_WUEYST: Water Use Efficiency (United States dollars per cubic meter)Indicator 6.4.2: Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resourcesER_H2O_STRESS: Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources (%)Target 6.5: By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriateIndicator 6.5.1: Degree of integrated water resources managementER_H2O_IWRMD: Degree of integrated water resources management implementation (%)ER_H2O_IWRMP: Proportion of countries by IWRM implementation category (%)Indicator 6.5.2: Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperationEG_TBA_H2CO: Proportion of transboundary basins (river and lake basins and aquifers) with an operational arrangement for water cooperation (%)EG_TBA_H2COAQ: Proportion of transboundary aquifers with an operational arrangement for water cooperation (%)EG_TBA_H2CORL: Proportion of transboundary river and lake basins with an operational arrangement for water cooperation (%)Target 6.6: By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakesIndicator 6.6.1: Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over timeEN_WBE_PMPR: Water body extent (permanent) (% of total land area)EN_WBE_PMNR: Water body extent (permanent) (square kilometres)EN_WBE_PMPP: Water body extent (permanent and maybe permanent) (% of total land area)EN_WBE_PMPN: Water body extent (permanent and maybe permanent) (square kilometres)EN_WBE_NDETOT: Nationally derived total extent (square kilometres)EN_WBE_NDOPW: Nationally derived extent of open water bodies (square kilometres)EN_WBE_NDQLGRW: Nationally derived quality of groundwater (%)EN_WBE_NDQLOPW: Nationally derived quality of open water bodies(%)EN_WBE_NDQLRVR: Nationally derived quality of river(%)EN_WBE_NDQLTOT: Nationally derived proportion of water bodies with good quality (%)EN_WBE_NDQTGRW: Nationally derived quantity of groundwater (millions of cubic metres per annum)EN_WBE_NDQTOPW: Nationally derived quantity of open water bodies (million of cubic metres per annum)EN_WBE_NDQTRVR: Nationally derived quantity of rivers (million of cubic metres per annum)EN_WBE_NDQTTOT: Nationally derived total quantity (millions of cubic metres per annum)EN_WBE_NDRV: Nationally derived extend of rivers (square kilometres)EN_WBE_NDWTL: Nationally derived extent of wetlands (square kilometres)EN_WBE_HMWTL: Extent of human made wetlands (square kilometres)EN_WBE_INWTL: Extent of inland wetlands (square kilometres)Target 6.a: By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologiesIndicator 6.a.1: Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending planDC_TOF_WASHL: Total official development assistance (gross disbursement) for water supply and sanitation, by recipient countries (millions of constant 2018 United States dollars)Target 6.b: Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation managementIndicator 6.b.1: Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation managementER_WAT_PROCED: Proportion of countries with clearly defined procedures in law or policy for participation by service users/communities in planning program in water resources planning and management (%)ER_H2O_PARTIC: Proportion of countries with high level of users/communities participating in planning programs in rural drinking-water supply (%)ER_H2O_PROCED: Proportion of countries with clearly defined procedures in law or policy for participation by service users/communities in planning program in rural drinking-water supply (%)ER_WAT_PARTIC: Proportion of countries with high level of users/communities participating in planning programs in water resources planning and management (%)ER_H2O_RURP: Countries with users/communities participating in planning programs in rural drinking-water supply, by level of participation (3 = High; 2 = Moderate; 1 = Low; 0 = NA)ER_H2O_PRDU: Countries with procedures in law or policy for participation by service users/communities in planning program in rural drinking-water supply, by level of definition in procedures (10 = Clearly defined; 5 = Not clearly defined ; 0 = NA)ER_WAT_PART: Countries with users/communities participating in planning programs in water resources planning and management, by level of participation (3 = High; 2 = Moderate; 1 = Low; 0 = NA)ER_WAT_PRDU: Countries with procedures in law or policy for participation by service users/communities in planning program in water resources planning and management, by level of definition in procedures (10 = Clearly defined; 5 = Not clearly defined ; 0 = NA)

Italy IT: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.000 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Italy IT: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2015, with 10 observations. Italy IT: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

Lithuania LT: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.000 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Lithuania LT: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. Lithuania LT: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lithuania – Table LT.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;

Netherlands NL: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data was reported at 0.000 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for 2014. Netherlands NL: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2015, with 16 observations. Netherlands NL: People Practicing Open Defecation: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Netherlands – Table NL.World Bank: Health Statistics. People practicing open defecation refers to the percentage of the population defecating in the open, such as in fields, forest, bushes, open bodies of water, on beaches, in other open spaces or disposed of with solid waste.; ; WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply and Sanitation (http://www.wssinfo.org/).; Weighted Average;