Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas in Indonesia
Indonesia: Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas was 3.84 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas in Indonesia, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Indonesia recorded 3.84 for open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 31.4% on the previous year and down 82.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas in Indonesia peaked at 45.98 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.84, in 2024.
Indonesia ranks 64th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.08 | 30.18 | 45.98 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.52 | 12.62 | 28.42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.35 | 3.84 | 10.86 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 61 Ecuador 4.89 compare
- 62 Uganda 4.18 compare
- 63 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4.03 compare
- 65 Equatorial Guinea 3.63 compare
- 66 Philippines 3.25 compare
- 67 Zambia 3.25 compare
More reference data data for Indonesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 23.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 19.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas in Indonesia?
- Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas in Indonesia was 3.84 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.98 in 2000.
- What is the lowest open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.84 in 2024.
- How does Indonesia rank for open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas?
- Indonesia ranks 64th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Open defecation in rural areas vs urban areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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