Exclusive breastfeeding in Jordan
Jordan: Exclusive breastfeeding was 23.91 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
23.91
World rank
62nd
of 65 countries
All-time high
38.6
in 1990
All-time low
11
in 1997
Years of data
8
1990–2023
Exclusive breastfeeding in Jordan, 1990–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, exclusive breastfeeding in Jordan stood at 23.91.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Jordan peaked at 38.6 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 11, in 1997.
Jordan ranks 62nd of 65 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.8 | 11 | 38.6 | 2 |
| 2000s | 24.23 | 21.76 | 26.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 21.96 | 17.8 | 25.4 | 3 |
| 2020s | 23.91 | 23.91 | 23.91 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 59 United States 25.8 compare
- 60 Uzbekistan 25.2 compare
- 61 Niger 24.51 compare
- 63 Tunisia 17.82 compare
- 64 Dominican Republic 15.84 compare
- 65 Chad 7.35 compare
More health data for Jordan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9463 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 842.7 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 470 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0475 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate -0.1662 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4849 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding in Jordan?
- Exclusive breastfeeding in Jordan was 23.91 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6 in 1990.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 in 1997.
- How does Jordan rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
- Jordan ranks 62nd out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jordan 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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