Malaysia vs Rwanda: Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas
Malaysia
1.12
in 2016
Rwanda
1.25
in 2024
Malaysia rank
80th
Rwanda rank
79th
Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas over time
- Malaysia
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 1.25 against 1.12 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.13.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 80th and Rwanda ranks 79th of 175 countries.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.58 | 3.31 | 0.7229 | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 1.21 | 2.41 | 1.21 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas, Malaysia or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 1.25 against 1.12 in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas between Malaysia and Rwanda?
- 0.13, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Rwanda?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do Malaysia and Rwanda rank globally for open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas?
- Malaysia ranks 80th and Rwanda ranks 79th of 175 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.