In Nigeria, the population practicing open defecation is now 18.7%, representing a decrease of 0.4% (-2.0%) since 2019.
Population practicing open defecation in Nigeria
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Regions:
215
Date range: 2000 to 2020
Points:
13,545
Measure:
%
What is Nigeria's Open defecation?
As of 2020 Nigeria's Open defecation was 18.7.
How does Nigeria's Open defecation compare to other regions?
Nigeria's Open defecation was ranked 165th in 2020
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Open defecation
Nigeria Open defecation between 2000 and 2020
Period | Open defecation | Change |
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2020 | 18.7% | 0.4% |
2019 | 19.1% | 0.4% |
2018 | 19.4% | 0.4% |
2017 | 19.8% | 0.4% |
2016 | 20.2% | 0.4% |
2015 | 20.6% | 0.4% |
2014 | 21% | 0.4% |
2013 | 21.4% | 0.4% |
2012 | 21.8% | 0.4% |
2011 | 22.2% | 0.4% |
2010 | 22.6% | 0.4% |
2009 | 23% | 0.4% |
2008 | 23.4% | 0.4% |
2007 | 23.8% | 0.4% |
2006 | 24.2% | 0.4% |
2005 | 24.6% | 0.4% |
2004 | 25% | 0.4% |
2003 | 25.3% | 0.4% |
2002 | 25.7% | 0.4% |
2001 | 26.1% | 0.4% |
2000 | 26.5% |
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