Exclusive breastfeeding in Mozambique

Mozambique: Exclusive breastfeeding was 55.5 in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
55.5
World rank
20th
of 65 countries
All-time high
55.5
in 2022
All-time low
28.71
in 2003
Years of data
6
1997–2022

Exclusive breastfeeding in Mozambique, 1997–2022

02040601997200920221997: 30.32003: 28.72008: 36.72011: 402013: 412022: 55.5

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding in Mozambique is 55.5, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Mozambique peaked at 55.5 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28.71, in 2003.

Mozambique ranks 20th of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 30.3 30.3 30.3 1
2000s 32.7 28.71 36.69 2
2010s 40.51 40.01 41 2
2020s 55.5 55.5 55.5 1

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 17 Guatemala 58.5 compare
  2. 18 Nepal 56.4 compare
  3. 19 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 55.66 compare
  4. 21 Liberia 55.23 compare
  5. 22 Madagascar 54.41 compare
  6. 23 Eswatini 54.01 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Mozambique?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Mozambique was 55.5 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 55.5 in 2022.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 28.71 in 2003.
How does Mozambique rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Mozambique ranks 20th out of 65 countries with data for 2022.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mozambique 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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