Ever breastfed in Mauritania

Mauritania: Ever breastfed was 96.03 in 2020. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2020)
96.03
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
30th
of 56 countries
All-time high
96.8
in 2000
All-time low
94.76
in 2007
Years of data
6
2000–2020

Ever breastfed in Mauritania, 2000–2020

0204060801002000201020202000: 96.82007: 94.82011: 94.82015: 96.32018: 94.82020: 96

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for ever breastfed in Mauritania is 96.03, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and up 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ever breastfed in Mauritania peaked at 96.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 94.76, in 2007.

That places Mauritania 30th out of 56 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 95.78 94.76 96.8 2
2010s 95.28 94.76 96.28 3
2020s 96.03 96.03 96.03 1

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 27 Ghana 96.75 compare
  2. 28 Tanzania, United Republic of 96.6 compare
  3. 29 Mozambique 96.38 compare
  4. 31 Uganda 96 compare
  5. 32 Turkmenistan 95.9 compare
  6. 33 Mali 95.87 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places β†’

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All data for Mauritania β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is ever breastfed in Mauritania?
Ever breastfed in Mauritania was 96.03 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest ever breastfed recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 96.8 in 2000.
What is the lowest ever breastfed recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 94.76 in 2007.
How does Mauritania rank for ever breastfed?
Mauritania ranks 30th out of 56 countries with data for 2020.
Is ever breastfed rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mauritania 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