Exclusive breastfeeding in Cameroon

Cameroon: Exclusive breastfeeding was 39.41 in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
39.41
World rank
48th
of 65 countries
All-time high
39.41
in 2018
All-time low
8.4
in 1991
Years of data
7
1991–2018

Exclusive breastfeeding in Cameroon, 1991–2018

102030401991200420181991: 8.41998: 12.22004: 212006: 21.12011: 19.92014: 282018: 39.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Cameroon recorded 39.41 for exclusive breastfeeding in 2018. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 86.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Cameroon peaked at 39.41 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 8.4, in 1991.

That places Cameroon 48th out of 65 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.3 8.4 12.2 2
2000s 21.05 20.99 21.11 2
2010s 29.13 19.95 39.41 3

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 45 Mali 40.4 compare
  2. 46 Egypt 40.2 compare
  3. 47 Haiti 39.88 compare
  4. 49 Kazakhstan 37.77 compare
  5. 50 Colombia 36.67 compare
  6. 51 Central African Republic 36.15 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Cameroon?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Cameroon was 39.41 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 39.41 in 2018.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 8.4 in 1991.
How does Cameroon rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Cameroon ranks 48th out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Cameroon data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
65 places, 489 data points, 1986–2024
Last refreshed