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Qatar: People practicing open defecation (% of population)

In , Qatar's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.06.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.94 . Qatar ranks #88 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 20.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.ODFC.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Qatar People practicing open defecation (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
0.06
Trough
0.06
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People practicing open defecation (% of population)
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635
0.0635

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Qatar's People practicing open defecation (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Qatar's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Qatar's People practicing open defecation (% of population) rising or falling?
Qatar's People practicing open defecation (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Qatar rank globally on People practicing open defecation (% of population)?
In 2024, Qatar ranked #88 out of 184 countries reporting People practicing open defecation (% of population).
How does Qatar'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 Qatar is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 20.
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.