Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia

Cambodia: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 54 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
54
World rank
30th
of 56 countries
All-time high
65.8
in 2010
All-time low
6
in 1998
Years of data
6
1998–2021

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia, 1998–2021

02040601998200920211998: 62000: 11.12005: 35.52010: 65.82014: 62.62021: 54

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2021, early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia stood at 54.

The figure is down 17.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia peaked at 65.8 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6, in 1998.

That places Cambodia 30th out of 56 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia, year by year

Annual values for Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia, 1998 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1998 6
2000 11.07 +84.5%
2005 35.54 +220.9%
2010 65.8 +85.2%
2014 62.56 -4.9%
2021 54 -13.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 6 6 6 1
2000s 23.3 11.07 35.54 2
2010s 64.18 62.56 65.8 2
2020s 54 54 54 1

Countries ranked near Cambodia

  1. 27 Mauritania 55.54 compare
  2. 28 Nepal 54.62 compare
  3. 29 Philippines 54.09 compare
  4. 31 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 53.21 compare
  5. 32 Guatemala 52.8 compare
  6. 33 Ecuador 49.13 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia?
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cambodia was 54 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Cambodia?
The highest recorded value was 65.8 in 2010.
What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Cambodia?
The lowest recorded value was 6 in 1998.
How does Cambodia rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
Cambodia ranks 30th out of 56 countries with data for 2021.
Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Cambodia?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Early initiation of breastfeeding. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Early initiation of breastfeeding
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
56 places, 382 data points, 1991–2024
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