Early initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria
Nigeria: Early initiation of breastfeeding was 35.53 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
35.53
Change on year
up 53.9%
World rank
48th
of 56 countries
All-time high
42.15
in 2018
All-time low
22.91
in 2011
Years of data
9
2003–2024
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria, 2003–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 35.53 for early initiation of breastfeeding in 2024.
That represents a change of up 53.9% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, early initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria peaked at 42.15 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 22.91, in 2011.
Nigeria ranks 48th of 56 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Early initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 30.63 | — |
| 2007 | 29.9 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 37.02 | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 22.91 | -38.1% |
| 2013 | 33.18 | +44.8% |
| 2016 | 32.84 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 42.15 | +28.4% |
| 2021 | 23.09 | -45.2% |
| 2024 | 35.53 | +53.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.52 | 29.9 | 37.02 | 3 |
| 2010s | 32.77 | 22.91 | 42.15 | 4 |
| 2020s | 29.31 | 23.09 | 35.53 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
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Frequently asked questions
- What is early initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria?
- Early initiation of breastfeeding in Nigeria was 35.53 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 42.15 in 2018.
- What is the lowest early initiation of breastfeeding recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.91 in 2011.
- How does Nigeria rank for early initiation of breastfeeding?
- Nigeria ranks 48th out of 56 countries with data for 2024.
- Is early initiation of breastfeeding rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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