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United Arab Emirates: People practicing open defecation (% of population)

In , United Arab Emirates's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.00.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 4.94 . United Arab Emirates ranks #154 globally out of 184 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 of 20.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

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Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year People practicing open defecation (% of population)
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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 United Arab Emirates's People practicing open defecation (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates's People practicing open defecation (% of population) was 0.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on People practicing open defecation (% of population)?
In 2024, United Arab Emirates ranked #154 out of 184 countries reporting People practicing open defecation (% of population).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #16 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.