Italy: People practicing open defecation (% of population)
In , Italy's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.00.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.94 . Italy ranks #169 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 51.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.ODFC.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.00
- Trough
- 0.00
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | People practicing open defecation (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 | |
| 0.0000 |
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 Italy's People practicing open defecation (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Italy's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- How does Italy rank globally on People practicing open defecation (% of population)?
- In 2024, Italy ranked #169 out of 184 countries reporting People practicing open defecation (% of population).
- How does Italy's People practicing open defecation (% of population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for People practicing open defecation (% of population) in 2024 was 4.94, so Italy is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 51.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.ODFC.ZS), CC BY 4.0.