Burkina Faso vs Ghana: Exclusive breastfeeding

Burkina Faso
51.26
in 2021
Ghana
52.59
in 2022
Burkina Faso rank
28th
Ghana rank
26th

Exclusive breastfeeding over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Ghana
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 52.59 against 51.26 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 1.33.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Burkina Faso ahead.

Burkina Faso ranks 28th and Ghana ranks 26th of 65 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 2 and Ghana in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Ghana Difference Ahead
1990s 9.2 7.4 1.8 Burkina Faso
2000s 12.07 53.95 41.88 Ghana
2010s 48.95 47.5 1.45 Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding, Burkina Faso or Ghana?
Ghana, at 52.59 against 51.26 in Burkina Faso as of 2022.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding between Burkina Faso and Ghana?
1.33, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Ghana?
5 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2017.
How do Burkina Faso and Ghana rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding?
Burkina Faso ranks 28th and Ghana ranks 26th of 65 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
65 places, 489 data points, 1986–2024
Last refreshed