Gabon vs Zambia: Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas
Gabon
2.62
in 2024
Zambia
3.25
in 2024
Gabon rank
69th
Zambia rank
67th
Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas over time
- Gabon
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 3.25 against 2.62 in Gabon, a difference of 0.63.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.2 times Gabon's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 69th and Zambia ranks 67th of 173 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.11 | 36.06 | 31.95 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 3.31 | 19.24 | 15.93 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 2.72 | 6.61 | 3.9 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas, Gabon or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 3.25 against 2.62 in Gabon as of 2024.
- What is the difference in open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas between Gabon and Zambia?
- 0.63, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Gabon and Zambia rank globally for open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas?
- Gabon ranks 69th and Zambia ranks 67th 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.