Exclusive breastfeeding in Mauritania

Mauritania: Exclusive breastfeeding was 40.9 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
40.9
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
40th
of 65 countries
All-time high
41.15
in 2015
All-time low
11.17
in 2007
Years of data
6
2000–2020

Exclusive breastfeeding in Mauritania, 2000–2020

102030402000201020202000: 20.22007: 11.22011: 26.72015: 41.12018: 40.32020: 40.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding in Mauritania is 40.9, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 53.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Mauritania peaked at 41.15 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11.17, in 2007.

That places Mauritania 40th out of 65 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.68 11.17 20.2 2
2010s 36.03 26.65 41.15 3
2020s 40.9 40.9 40.9 1

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 37 Kyrgyzstan 44.25 compare
  2. 38 Guinea 43.7 compare
  3. 39 Zimbabwe 42.4 compare
  4. 41 Philippines 40.9 compare
  5. 42 Tajikistan 40.78 compare
  6. 43 Türkiye 40.7 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Mauritania?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Mauritania was 40.9 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 41.15 in 2015.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 11.17 in 2007.
How does Mauritania rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Mauritania ranks 40th out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mauritania 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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