Slum population as percentage of urban, percentage
| Year | Value | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 57 | 1 |
| 1995 | 57.1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 57.2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 57.2 | 2, 3 |
| 2007 | 57.3 | 3 |
Slum population in urban areas
| Year | Value | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1825811 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1962150 | |
| 2000 | 2079812 | |
| 2005 | 2297959 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2404429 |
Footnotes:
- DHS 1992, 1996
- The decrease in the percentage of slum dwellers is mostly due to a change in the definition of adequate sanitation. In 2005, only a proportion of households using pit latrines were considered slum households, whereas in 1990 and 2001 all households using
- DHS 1992, 1996, 2001/2
