Early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti

Haiti: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 48 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
48
World rank
37th
of 56 countries
All-time high
48.66
in 2000
All-time low
34.3
in 1994
Years of data
6
1994–2023

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti, 1994–2023

010203040501994200820231994: 34.32000: 48.72006: 42.92012: 46.72017: 47.42023: 48

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti is 48, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti peaked at 48.66 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 34.3, in 1994.

That places Haiti 37th out of 56 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti, year by year

Annual values for Early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti, 1994 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1994 34.3
2000 48.66 +41.9%
2006 42.95 -11.7%
2012 46.7 +8.7%
2017 47.35 +1.4%
2023 48 +1.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 34.3 34.3 34.3 1
2000s 45.8 42.95 48.66 2
2010s 47.03 46.7 47.35 2
2020s 48 48 48 1

Countries ranked near Haiti

  1. 34 Peru 48.39 compare
  2. 35 Cameroon 48.38 compare
  3. 36 Togo 48.32 compare
  4. 38 Chad 47.16 compare
  5. 39 East Timor 46.95 compare
  6. 40 Eswatini 46.67 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti?
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Haiti was 48 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Haiti?
The highest recorded value was 48.66 in 2000.
What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Haiti?
The lowest recorded value was 34.3 in 1994.
How does Haiti rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
Haiti ranks 37th out of 56 countries with data for 2023.
Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Haiti?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Haiti 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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