Exclusive breastfeeding in Eswatini

Eswatini: Exclusive breastfeeding was 54.01 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
54.01
World rank
23rd
of 65 countries
All-time high
63.82
in 2014
All-time low
22.02
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2021

Exclusive breastfeeding in Eswatini, 2000–2021

20304050602000201020212000: 222006: 31.92008: 32.72010: 43.82014: 63.82021: 54

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding in Eswatini is 54.01, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 23.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Eswatini peaked at 63.82 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 22.02, in 2000.

Eswatini ranks 23rd of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.87 22.02 32.7 3
2010s 53.81 43.8 63.82 2
2020s 54.01 54.01 54.01 1

Countries ranked near Eswatini

  1. 20 Mozambique 55.5 compare
  2. 21 Liberia 55.23 compare
  3. 22 Madagascar 54.41 compare
  4. 24 Gambia 53.63 compare
  5. 25 Bangladesh 53.29 compare
  6. 26 Ghana 52.59 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Eswatini?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Eswatini was 54.01 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 63.82 in 2014.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was 22.02 in 2000.
How does Eswatini rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Eswatini ranks 23rd out of 65 countries with data for 2021.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Eswatini 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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About this data

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