Ever breastfed in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Ever breastfed was 97.92 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
97.92
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
14th
of 56 countries
All-time high
98.58
in 2017
All-time low
91.88
in 2008
Years of data
7
2005–2021

Ever breastfed in Sierra Leone, 2005–2021

0204060801002005201320212005: 93.72008: 91.92010: 94.92013: 972017: 98.62019: 96.92021: 97.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Sierra Leone recorded 97.92 for ever breastfed in 2021.

The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ever breastfed in Sierra Leone peaked at 98.58 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 91.88, in 2008.

Sierra Leone ranks 14th of 56 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 92.81 91.88 93.74 2
2010s 96.86 94.93 98.58 4
2020s 97.92 97.92 97.92 1

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 11 Benin 98.14 compare
  2. 12 Kenya 98.09 compare
  3. 13 Gambia 98.04 compare
  4. 15 Zambia 97.91 compare
  5. 16 Madagascar 97.9 compare
  6. 17 Chad 97.85 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ever breastfed in Sierra Leone?
Ever breastfed in Sierra Leone was 97.92 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest ever breastfed recorded in Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 98.58 in 2017.
What is the lowest ever breastfed recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 91.88 in 2008.
How does Sierra Leone rank for ever breastfed?
Sierra Leone ranks 14th out of 56 countries with data for 2021.
Is ever breastfed rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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
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