People practicing open defecation (% of population) for Congo, Rep.

Indicator Definition:
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.

The indicator "People practicing open defecation (% of population)" stands at 8.35 as of 12/31/2021, the lowest value since 12/31/2004.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.15 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is -1.15.
The 3 year change in percent is -3.39.
The 5 year change in percent is -4.48.
The 10 year change in percent is -3.71.

The Serie's long term average value is 8.53. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is 2.08 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.
The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2001, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is +2.17%.
The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2016, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is -4.48%.