Ever breastfed in Pakistan

Pakistan: Ever breastfed was 90.5 in 2018. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2018)
90.5
World rank
52nd
of 56 countries
All-time high
95
in 1991
All-time low
89
in 1995
Years of data
5
1991–2018

Ever breastfed in Pakistan, 1991–2018

0204060801001991200420181991: 951995: 892006: 93.42013: 94.42018: 90.5

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Pakistan recorded 90.5 for ever breastfed in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ever breastfed in Pakistan peaked at 95 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 89, in 1995.

That places Pakistan 52nd out of 56 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 92 89 95 2
2000s 93.4 93.4 93.4 1
2010s 92.45 90.5 94.4 2

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 49 Cote d'Ivoire 91.3 compare
  2. 49 Egypt 91.3 compare
  3. 51 Armenia 91 compare
  4. 53 Philippines 85 compare
  5. 54 Haiti 83.3 compare
  6. 55 Cambodia 81.8 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is ever breastfed in Pakistan?
Ever breastfed in Pakistan was 90.5 in 2018, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest ever breastfed recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 95 in 1991.
What is the lowest ever breastfed recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 89 in 1995.
How does Pakistan rank for ever breastfed?
Pakistan ranks 52nd out of 56 countries with data for 2018.
Is ever breastfed rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Pakistan data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Ever breastfed. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Ever breastfed
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
56 places, 404 data points, 1986–2024
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