Continued breastfeeding 12-23 months in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Continued breastfeeding 12-23 months was 71.4 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
71.4
World rank
19th
of 55 countries
All-time high
82
in 2013
All-time low
69.6
in 2010
Years of data
6
2001–2023

Continued breastfeeding 12-23 months in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2023

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

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for continued breastfeeding 12-23 months in Democratic Republic of Congo is 71.4, measured in 2023.

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

Over the whole period, continued breastfeeding 12-23 months in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 82 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 69.6, in 2010.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 19th out of 55 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 77 73.9 80.1 2
2010s 73.77 69.6 82 3
2020s 71.4 71.4 71.4 1

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 16 Senegal 72.7 compare
  2. 17 Tanzania 72.2 compare
  3. 18 Peru 71.9 compare
  4. 20 Chad 71.2 compare
  5. 21 Benin 69.2 compare
  6. 22 Mozambique 67.6 compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is continued breastfeeding 12-23 months in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Continued breastfeeding 12-23 months in Democratic Republic of Congo was 71.4 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest continued breastfeeding 12-23 months recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 82 in 2013.
What is the lowest continued breastfeeding 12-23 months recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 69.6 in 2010.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for continued breastfeeding 12-23 months?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 19th out of 55 countries with data for 2023.
Is continued breastfeeding 12-23 months rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Continued breastfeeding 12-23 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Continued breastfeeding 12-23 months
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
55 places, 406 data points, 1986–2024
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