Early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia

Mongolia: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 71.9 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
71.9
World rank
11th
of 56 countries
All-time high
83.7
in 2016
All-time low
70.22
in 2018
Years of data
6
2005–2023

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia, 2005–2023

0204060802005201420232005: 77.52010: 71.42013: 71.12016: 83.72018: 70.22023: 71.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2023, early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia stood at 71.9.

That represents a change of up 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia peaked at 83.7 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 70.22, in 2018.

Mongolia ranks 11th of 56 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia, year by year

Annual values for Early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia, 2005 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2005 77.5
2010 71.41 -7.9%
2013 71.11 -0.4%
2016 83.7 +17.7%
2018 70.22 -16.1%
2023 71.9 +2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 77.5 77.5 77.5 1
2010s 74.11 70.22 83.7 4
2020s 71.9 71.9 71.9 1

Countries ranked near Mongolia

  1. 8 Mozambique 77.1 compare
  2. 9 Kyrgyzstan 73.22 compare
  3. 10 Ethiopia 71.98 compare
  4. 12 Türkiye 71.3 compare
  5. 13 Niger 70.7 compare
  6. 14 Tanzania, United Republic of 70.2 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia?
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Mongolia was 71.9 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Mongolia?
The highest recorded value was 83.7 in 2016.
What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Mongolia?
The lowest recorded value was 70.22 in 2018.
How does Mongolia rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
Mongolia ranks 11th out of 56 countries with data for 2023.
Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Mongolia?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mongolia 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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