Continued breastfeeding in Zambia

Zambia: Continued breastfeeding was 63.07 in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
63.07
World rank
29th
of 55 countries
All-time high
80.57
in 2002
All-time low
57.21
in 1999
Years of data
7
1992–2018

Continued breastfeeding in Zambia, 1992–2018

0204060801992200520181992: 67.11996: 77.21999: 57.22002: 80.62007: 73.52013: 71.72018: 63.1

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Zambia recorded 63.07 for continued breastfeeding in 2018.

The figure is down 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, continued breastfeeding in Zambia peaked at 80.57 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 57.21, in 1999.

Zambia ranks 29th of 55 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 67.17 57.21 77.2 3
2000s 77.03 73.5 80.57 2
2010s 67.39 63.07 71.72 2

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 26 Kenya 65.17 compare
  2. 27 Indonesia 64.9 compare
  3. 28 Mongolia 63.8 compare
  4. 30 Uganda 62.8 compare
  5. 31 Côte d’Ivoire 58.56 compare
  6. 32 Nigeria 57.71 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is continued breastfeeding in Zambia?
Continued breastfeeding in Zambia was 63.07 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest continued breastfeeding recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 80.57 in 2002.
What is the lowest continued breastfeeding recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 57.21 in 1999.
How does Zambia rank for continued breastfeeding?
Zambia ranks 29th out of 55 countries with data for 2018.
Is continued breastfeeding rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Zambia 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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