Continued breastfeeding in Colombia

Colombia: Continued breastfeeding was 42.28 in 2016. ▲ Rising

Latest (2016)
42.28
World rank
45th
of 55 countries
All-time high
45.2
in 2005
All-time low
28.4
in 1986
Years of data
7
1986–2016

Continued breastfeeding in Colombia, 1986–2016

010203040501986200120161986: 28.41990: 33.11995: 32.82000: 38.22005: 45.22010: 44.82016: 42.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for continued breastfeeding in Colombia is 42.28, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, continued breastfeeding in Colombia peaked at 45.2 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 28.4, in 1986.

Colombia ranks 45th of 55 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 28.4 28.4 28.4 1
1990s 32.95 32.8 33.1 2
2000s 41.72 38.23 45.2 2
2010s 43.52 42.28 44.75 2

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 42 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 49.62 compare
  2. 43 Viet Nam 43.94 compare
  3. 44 Cameroon 43.3 compare
  4. 46 Trinidad and Tobago 41.71 compare
  5. 47 Cambodia 40.39 compare
  6. 48 Lesotho 39.76 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is continued breastfeeding in Colombia?
Continued breastfeeding in Colombia was 42.28 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest continued breastfeeding recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 45.2 in 2005.
What is the lowest continued breastfeeding recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 28.4 in 1986.
How does Colombia rank for continued breastfeeding?
Colombia ranks 45th out of 55 countries with data for 2016.
Is continued breastfeeding rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Continued breastfeeding (12-23 months). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Continued breastfeeding (12-23 months)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
55 places, 406 data points, 1986–2024
Last refreshed