Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months) was 52.26 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
52.26
World rank
27th
of 65 countries
All-time high
53.61
in 2017
All-time low
23.8
in 1995
Years of data
7
1995–2023
Exclusive breastfeeding in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 52.26 for exclusive breastfeeding in 2023.
That represents a change of up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 53.61 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 23.8, in 1995.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 27th out of 65 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 23.8 | — |
| 2001 | 23.82 | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 35.79 | +50.3% |
| 2010 | 36.38 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 47.34 | +30.1% |
| 2017 | 53.61 | +13.3% |
| 2023 | 52.26 | -2.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 52.26 is below the median for low income countries, which is 54.41, 96% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 52.26 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.63, 97% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.8 | 23.8 | 23.8 | 1 |
| 2000s | 29.81 | 23.82 | 35.79 | 2 |
| 2010s | 45.77 | 36.38 | 53.61 | 3 |
| 2020s | 52.26 | 52.26 | 52.26 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 24 Gambia 53.63 compare
- 25 Bangladesh 53.29 compare
- 26 Ghana 52.59 compare
- 28 Burkina Faso 51.26 compare
- 29 Mongolia 51.1 compare
- 30 Sierra Leone 50.89 compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0905 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Exclusive breastfeeding in Democratic Republic of Congo was 52.26 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 53.61 in 2017.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.8 in 1995.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 27th out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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