Burundi vs Malawi: Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas
Burundi
2.28
in 2024
Malawi
2.2
in 2024
Burundi rank
71st
Malawi rank
72nd
Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas over time
- Burundi
- Malawi
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 2.28 against 2.2 in Malawi, a difference of 0.08.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Malawi ahead.
Burundi ranks 71st and Malawi ranks 72nd of 173 countries.
Malawi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.56 | 13.96 | 11.41 | Malawi |
| 2010s | 2.4 | 7.93 | 5.53 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 2.29 | 3.4 | 1.12 | Malawi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas, Burundi or Malawi?
- Burundi, at 2.28 against 2.2 in Malawi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas between Burundi and Malawi?
- 0.08, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Malawi?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Burundi and Malawi rank globally for open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas?
- Burundi ranks 71st and Malawi ranks 72nd of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.