Early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala

Guatemala: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 52.8 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
52.8
World rank
32nd
of 56 countries
All-time high
63.13
in 2015
All-time low
47.5
in 1999
Years of data
6
1995–2021

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala, 1995–2021

02040601995200820211995: 51.51999: 47.52002: 60.12009: 55.52015: 63.12021: 52.8

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala is 52.8, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 4.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala peaked at 63.13 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 47.5, in 1999.

That places Guatemala 32nd out of 56 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala, 1995 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1995 51.5
1999 47.5 -7.8%
2002 60.1 +26.5%
2009 55.5 -7.7%
2015 63.13 +13.8%
2021 52.8 -16.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 49.5 47.5 51.5 2
2000s 57.8 55.5 60.1 2
2010s 63.13 63.13 63.13 1
2020s 52.8 52.8 52.8 1

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 29 Philippines 54.09 compare
  2. 30 Cambodia 54 compare
  3. 31 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 53.21 compare
  4. 33 Ecuador 49.13 compare
  5. 34 Peru 48.39 compare
  6. 35 Cameroon 48.38 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala?
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Guatemala was 52.8 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 63.13 in 2015.
What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 47.5 in 1999.
How does Guatemala rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
Guatemala ranks 32nd out of 56 countries with data for 2021.
Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Guatemala 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
Last refreshed