Exclusive breastfeeding in Niger
Niger: Exclusive breastfeeding was 24.51 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
24.51
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
61st
of 65 countries
All-time high
26.9
in 2010
All-time low
0.8
in 1998
Years of data
14
1992–2022
Exclusive breastfeeding in Niger, 1992–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2022, exclusive breastfeeding in Niger stood at 24.51.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Niger peaked at 26.9 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.8, in 1998.
Niger ranks 61st of 65 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.33 | 0.8 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000s | 6.58 | 1.14 | 9.9 | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.92 | 21.61 | 26.9 | 3 |
| 2020s | 23.77 | 21.19 | 25.61 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 58 Guyana 28.54 compare
- 59 United States of America 25.8 compare
- 60 Uzbekistan 25.2 compare
- 62 Jordan 23.91 compare
- 63 Tunisia 17.82 compare
- 64 Dominican Republic 15.84 compare
More health data for Niger
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 887.5 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 22,995 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.22 % 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 0.0262 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 3.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4923 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding in Niger?
- Exclusive breastfeeding in Niger was 24.51 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 26.9 in 2010.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8 in 1998.
- How does Niger rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
- Niger ranks 61st out of 65 countries with data for 2022.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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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