Continued breastfeeding in Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Continued breastfeeding was 71.41 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
71.41
World rank
19th
of 55 countries
All-time high
81.97
in 2013
All-time low
69.59
in 2010
Years of data
6
2001–2023

Continued breastfeeding in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2001–2023

0204060802001201220232001: 73.92007: 80.12010: 69.62013: 822017: 69.72023: 71.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for continued breastfeeding in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 71.41, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, continued breastfeeding in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 81.97 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 69.59, in 2010.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 19th of 55 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 77 73.91 80.09 2
2010s 73.77 69.59 81.97 3
2020s 71.41 71.41 71.41 1

Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the

  1. 16 Senegal 72.67 compare
  2. 17 Tanzania, United Republic of 72.23 compare
  3. 18 Peru 71.88 compare
  4. 20 Chad 71.18 compare
  5. 21 Benin 69.23 compare
  6. 22 Mozambique 67.61 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is continued breastfeeding in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Continued breastfeeding in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 71.41 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest continued breastfeeding recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The highest recorded value was 81.97 in 2013.
What is the lowest continued breastfeeding recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The lowest recorded value was 69.59 in 2010.
How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for continued breastfeeding?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 19th out of 55 countries with data for 2023.
Is continued breastfeeding rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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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Indicator
Continued breastfeeding (12-23 months)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
55 places, 406 data points, 1986–2024
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