Ghana vs Kenya: Early initiation of breastfeeding

Ghana
58.16
in 2022
Kenya
60.13
in 2022
Ghana rank
26th
Kenya rank
24th

Early initiation of breastfeeding over time

  • Ghana
  • Kenya
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How they compare

Kenya currently reports 60.13 against 58.16 in Ghana, a difference of 1.97.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Kenya has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 26th and Kenya ranks 24th of 56 countries.

Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Kenya Difference Ahead
1990s 25.3 56.4 31.1 Kenya
2000s 48.69 52.67 3.98 Kenya
2010s 55.61 62.21 6.6 Kenya
2020s 58.16 60.13 1.97 Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher early initiation of breastfeeding, Ghana or Kenya?
Kenya, at 60.13 against 58.16 in Ghana as of 2022.
What is the difference in early initiation of breastfeeding between Ghana and Kenya?
1.97, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Kenya?
5 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2022.
How do Ghana and Kenya rank globally for early initiation of breastfeeding?
Ghana ranks 26th and Kenya ranks 24th of 56 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Early initiation of breastfeeding. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
56 places, 382 data points, 1991–2024
Last refreshed