Exclusive breastfeeding in Philippines

Philippines: Exclusive breastfeeding was 40.9 in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
40.9
World rank
41st
of 65 countries
All-time high
40.9
in 2022
All-time low
28.9
in 1993
Years of data
5
1993–2022

Exclusive breastfeeding in Philippines, 1993–2022

0102030401993200720221993: 28.91998: 37.52003: 342008: 332022: 40.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2022, exclusive breastfeeding in Philippines stood at 40.9. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Philippines peaked at 40.9 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28.9, in 1993.

That places Philippines 41st out of 65 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 33.2 28.9 37.5 2
2000s 33.49 32.97 34.02 2
2020s 40.9 40.9 40.9 1

Countries ranked near Philippines

  1. 38 Guinea 43.7 compare
  2. 39 Zimbabwe 42.4 compare
  3. 40 Mauritania 40.9 compare
  4. 42 Tajikistan 40.78 compare
  5. 43 Türkiye 40.7 compare
  6. 44 Cuba 40.55 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Philippines?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Philippines was 40.9 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 40.9 in 2022.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 28.9 in 1993.
How does Philippines rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Philippines ranks 41st out of 65 countries with data for 2022.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Philippines 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
Last refreshed