Ever breastfed in Guatemala

Guatemala: Ever breastfed was 98.3 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)
98.3
World rank
10th
of 56 countries
All-time high
98.3
in 2021
All-time low
96
in 2009
Years of data
7
1987–2021

Ever breastfed in Guatemala, 1987–2021

0204060801001987200420211987: 96.31995: 96.41999: 97.32002: 96.12009: 962015: 97.22021: 98.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Guatemala recorded 98.3 for ever breastfed in 2021. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is up 2.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ever breastfed in Guatemala peaked at 98.3 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 96, in 2009.

Guatemala ranks 10th of 56 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 96.3 96.3 96.3 1
1990s 96.85 96.4 97.3 2
2000s 96.05 96 96.1 2
2010s 97.21 97.21 97.21 1
2020s 98.3 98.3 98.3 1

Countries ranked near Guatemala

  1. 7 Nepal 98.56 compare
  2. 8 Rwanda 98.53 compare
  3. 9 Togo 98.32 compare
  4. 11 Benin 98.14 compare
  5. 12 Kenya 98.09 compare
  6. 13 Gambia 98.04 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ever breastfed in Guatemala?
Ever breastfed in Guatemala was 98.3 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest ever breastfed recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 98.3 in 2021.
What is the lowest ever breastfed recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 96 in 2009.
How does Guatemala rank for ever breastfed?
Guatemala ranks 10th out of 56 countries with data for 2021.
Is ever breastfed rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Guatemala data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Ever breastfed (0-23 months). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ever breastfed (0-23 months)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
56 places, 404 data points, 1986–2024
Last refreshed