Continued breastfeeding in Tanzania, United Republic of

Tanzania, United Republic of: Continued breastfeeding was 72.23 in 2015. ▼ Falling

Latest (2015)
72.23
World rank
17th
of 55 countries
All-time high
81.1
in 1991
All-time low
72.23
in 2015
Years of data
6
1991–2015

Continued breastfeeding in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1991–2015

0204060801991200320151991: 81.11996: 811999: 792004: 77.52010: 76.52015: 72.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for continued breastfeeding in Tanzania, United Republic of is 72.23, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 6.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, continued breastfeeding in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 81.1 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 72.23, in 2015.

Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 17th of 55 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 80.37 79 81.1 3
2000s 77.5 77.5 77.5 1
2010s 74.39 72.23 76.55 2

Countries ranked near Tanzania, United Republic of

  1. 14 Central African Republic 73.11 compare
  2. 15 Madagascar 72.8 compare
  3. 16 Senegal 72.67 compare
  4. 18 Peru 71.88 compare
  5. 19 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 71.41 compare
  6. 20 Chad 71.18 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is continued breastfeeding in Tanzania, United Republic of?
Continued breastfeeding in Tanzania, United Republic of was 72.23 in 2015, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest continued breastfeeding recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
The highest recorded value was 81.1 in 1991.
What is the lowest continued breastfeeding recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
The lowest recorded value was 72.23 in 2015.
How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for continued breastfeeding?
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 17th out of 55 countries with data for 2015.
Is continued breastfeeding rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of 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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