Exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi

Malawi: Exclusive breastfeeding was 64.05 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
64.05
World rank
10th
of 65 countries
All-time high
70.81
in 2010
All-time low
44.05
in 2000
Years of data
7
2000–2020

Exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi, 2000–2020

0204060802000201020202000: 442004: 52.32006: 56.72010: 70.82014: 692015: 59.42020: 64.1

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi is 64.05, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 9.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi peaked at 70.81 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 44.05, in 2000.

Malawi ranks 10th of 65 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 51.02 44.05 56.72 3
2010s 66.41 59.44 70.81 3
2020s 64.05 64.05 64.05 1

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 7 Togo 64.33 compare
  2. 8 Tanzania 64.3 compare
  3. 9 Zambia 64.1 compare
  4. 11 India 63.69 compare
  5. 12 Sao Tome and Principe 63.06 compare
  6. 13 Lesotho 60.74 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Malawi was 64.05 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 70.81 in 2010.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 44.05 in 2000.
How does Malawi rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Malawi ranks 10th out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Malawi 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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