Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 42.33 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
42.33
World rank
43rd
of 56 countries
All-time high
42.7
in 1994
All-time low
24.91
in 2006
Years of data
6
1994–2021
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cote d'Ivoire, 1994–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for early initiation of breastfeeding in Cote d'Ivoire is 42.33, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 42.7 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 24.91, in 2006.
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 43rd of 56 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cote d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 42.7 | — |
| 1998 | 28.6 | -33.0% |
| 2006 | 24.91 | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 30.81 | +23.7% |
| 2016 | 36.6 | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 42.33 | +15.7% |
Cote d'Ivoire compared with similar countries
- Cote d'Ivoire's 42.33 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 48.32, 88% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Cote d'Ivoire's 42.33 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 60.21, 70% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35.65 | 28.6 | 42.7 | 2 |
| 2000s | 24.91 | 24.91 | 24.91 | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.71 | 30.81 | 36.6 | 2 |
| 2020s | 42.33 | 42.33 | 42.33 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire
More health data for Cote d'Ivoire
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7342 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 32,592 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 12 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0711 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0721 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Early initiation of breastfeeding in Cote d'Ivoire was 42.33 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 42.7 in 1994.
- What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.91 in 2006.
- How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
- Cote d'Ivoire ranks 43rd out of 56 countries with data for 2021.
- Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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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