How does Bahamas, The's People practicing open defecation (% of population) compare to the world average?

The global average for People practicing open defecation (% of population) in 2019 was 4.94, so Bahamas, The is below the world average.

Bahamas, The: People practicing open defecation (% of population)

Name: Bahamas, The: People practicing open defecation (% of population)
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In 2019, Bahamas, The's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.13.

That's up 0.0% from 2018, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 4.94 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.ODFC.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2005–2019)

Highlights

Peak: 0.99; 2005
Trough: 0.13; 2015
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -40.8%; -9.9% / yr
10-year change: -80.5%; -15.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	People practicing open defecation (% of population)
2019	0.1261
2018	0.1261
2017	0.1261
2016	0.1261
2015	0.1261
2014	0.2129
2013	0.2997
2012	0.3864
2011	0.4732
2010	0.5600

About People practicing open defecation (% of population)

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.

Indicator code: SH.STA.ODFC.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bahamas, The's People practicing open defecation (% of population) in 2019?: In 2019, Bahamas, The's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bahamas, The's People practicing open defecation (% of population) rising or falling?: Bahamas, The's People practicing open defecation (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Bahamas, The's People practicing open defecation (% of population) compare to the world average?: The global average for People practicing open defecation (% of population) in 2019 was 4.94, so Bahamas, The is below the world average.
What is People practicing open defecation (% of population) and how is it measured?: 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.ODFC.ZS), CC BY 4.0.