Early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan

Jordan: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 33.77 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
33.77
World rank
51st
of 56 countries
All-time high
67.05
in 2017
All-time low
18.55
in 2012
Years of data
8
1997–2023

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan, 1997–2023

2030405060701997201020231997: 29.62002: 34.52007: 37.22009: 302012: 18.62017: 672019: 46.62023: 33.8

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan is 33.77, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 82.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan peaked at 67.05 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 18.55, in 2012.

Jordan ranks 51st of 56 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan, year by year

Annual values for Early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 29.6
2002 34.47 +16.5%
2007 37.16 +7.8%
2009 30 -19.3%
2012 18.55 -38.2%
2017 67.05 +261.4%
2019 46.55 -30.6%
2023 33.77 -27.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29.6 29.6 29.6 1
2000s 33.88 30 37.16 3
2010s 44.05 18.55 67.05 3
2020s 33.77 33.77 33.77 1

Countries ranked near Jordan

  1. 48 Nigeria 35.53 compare
  2. 49 Gambia 35.48 compare
  3. 50 El Salvador 34.4 compare
  4. 52 Egypt 32.9 compare
  5. 53 Thailand 29.43 compare
  6. 54 Guinea 25.8 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan?
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Jordan was 33.77 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 67.05 in 2017.
What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 18.55 in 2012.
How does Jordan rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
Jordan ranks 51st out of 56 countries with data for 2023.
Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Jordan 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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