Slum population as percentage of urban, percentage
| Year | Value | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 37.4 | 1, 2 |
| 1995 | 35.2 | 1, 2 |
| 2000 | 24.2 | 1, 2 |
| 2005 | 13.1 | 3, 4, 2 |
| 2007 | 13.1 | 4, 2 |
Slum population in urban areas
| Year | Value | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4489769 | 1, 2 |
| 1995 | 4903857 | 1, 2 |
| 2000 | 3713056 | 1, 2 |
| 2005 | 2195951 | 3, 4, 2 |
| 2007 | 2276324 | 4, 2 |
Footnotes:
- DHS 1987/88, 1992
- Trend analysis was used to estimate the percenatage of slum
- 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, 2004
