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
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 77 | 73.91 | 80.09 | 2 |
| 2010s | 73.77 | 69.59 | 81.97 | 3 |
| 2020s | 71.41 | 71.41 | 71.41 | 1 |
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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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