Early initiation of breastfeeding in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 62.5 in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
62.5
Change on year
up 28.8%
World rank
21st
of 56 countries
All-time high
62.5
in 2022
All-time low
34.5
in 1994
Years of data
6
1994–2022

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Central African Republic, 1994–2022

02040601994200820221994: 34.52006: 39.12010: 43.52014: 52.52019: 48.52022: 62.5

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Central African Republic recorded 62.5 for early initiation of breastfeeding in 2022. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.8% on the previous year and up 43.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Central African Republic peaked at 62.5 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34.5, in 1994.

Central African Republic ranks 21st of 56 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Early initiation of breastfeeding in Central African Republic, 1994 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1994 34.5
2006 39.12 +13.4%
2010 43.49 +11.2%
2014 52.5 +20.7%
2019 48.51 -7.6%
2022 62.5 +28.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 34.5 34.5 34.5 1
2000s 39.12 39.12 39.12 1
2010s 48.17 43.49 52.5 3
2020s 62.5 62.5 62.5 1

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 18 Lesotho 67.14 compare
  2. 19 Madagascar 66.1 compare
  3. 20 Mexico 62.51 compare
  4. 22 Malawi 60.34 compare
  5. 23 Burkina Faso 60.3 compare
  6. 24 Kenya 60.13 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Central African Republic?
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Central African Republic was 62.5 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 62.5 in 2022.
What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 34.5 in 1994.
How does Central African Republic rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
Central African Republic ranks 21st out of 56 countries with data for 2022.
Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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