Continued breastfeeding in Mali

Mali: Continued breastfeeding was 75.77 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
75.77
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
12th
of 55 countries
All-time high
86.2
in 2001
All-time low
71.78
in 2010
Years of data
11
1987–2024

Continued breastfeeding in Mali, 1987–2024

0204060801987200520241987: 721996: 83.32001: 86.22006: 81.52010: 71.82015: 80.42018: 78.62019: 79.42020: 81.32021: 732024: 75.8

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, continued breastfeeding in Mali stood at 75.77.

That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and down 5.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, continued breastfeeding in Mali peaked at 86.2 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 71.78, in 2010.

That places Mali 12th out of 55 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 72 72 72 1
1990s 83.3 83.3 83.3 1
2000s 83.86 81.53 86.2 2
2010s 77.54 71.78 80.4 4
2020s 76.71 73.05 81.32 3

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 9 Togo 79.84 compare
  2. 10 Niger 78.51 compare
  3. 11 Guinea 77.62 compare
  4. 13 Gambia 74.04 compare
  5. 14 Central African Republic 73.11 compare
  6. 15 Madagascar 72.8 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is continued breastfeeding in Mali?
Continued breastfeeding in Mali was 75.77 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest continued breastfeeding recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 86.2 in 2001.
What is the lowest continued breastfeeding recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 71.78 in 2010.
How does Mali rank for continued breastfeeding?
Mali ranks 12th out of 55 countries with data for 2024.
Is continued breastfeeding rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mali 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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