Exclusive breastfeeding in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau: Exclusive breastfeeding was 59.35 in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
59.35
World rank
15th
of 65 countries
All-time high
59.35
in 2019
All-time low
15.45
in 2006
Years of data
5
2000–2019

Exclusive breastfeeding in Guinea-Bissau, 2000–2019

20304050602000200920192000: 27.52006: 15.52010: 38.32014: 52.52019: 59.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2019, exclusive breastfeeding in Guinea-Bissau stood at 59.35. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 55.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 59.35 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.45, in 2006.

That places Guinea-Bissau 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

Exclusive breastfeeding in Guinea-Bissau, year by year

Annual values for Exclusive breastfeeding (0-5 months) in Guinea-Bissau, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 27.53
2006 15.45 -43.9%
2010 38.3 +147.9%
2014 52.54 +37.2%
2019 59.35 +13.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.49 15.45 27.53 2
2010s 50.06 38.3 59.35 3

Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau

  1. 12 Sao Tome and Principe 63.06 compare
  2. 13 Lesotho 60.74 compare
  3. 14 Kenya 59.71 compare
  4. 16 Ethiopia 58.81 compare
  5. 17 Guatemala 58.5 compare
  6. 18 Nepal 56.4 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Guinea-Bissau?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Guinea-Bissau was 59.35 in 2019, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The highest recorded value was 59.35 in 2019.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
The lowest recorded value was 15.45 in 2006.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Guinea-Bissau ranks 15th out of 65 countries with data for 2019.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
Over the last ten years it is up 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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
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