Exclusive breastfeeding in Rwanda

Rwanda: Exclusive breastfeeding was 80.9 in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
80.9
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
3rd
of 65 countries
All-time high
88.4
in 2005
All-time low
80.9
in 2020
Years of data
7
1992–2020

Exclusive breastfeeding in Rwanda, 1992–2020

0204060801992200620201992: 85.32000: 832005: 88.42010: 83.82015: 86.92018: 85.32020: 80.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2020, exclusive breastfeeding in Rwanda stood at 80.9. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Rwanda peaked at 88.4 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 80.9, in 2020.

That places Rwanda 3rd out of 65 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 85.3 85.3 85.3 1
2000s 85.71 83.02 88.4 2
2010s 85.36 83.85 86.93 3
2020s 80.9 80.9 80.9 1

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 1 Burundi 83.3 compare
  2. 2 Sri Lanka 80.93 compare
  3. 4 Peru 70.09 compare
  4. 5 Uganda 65.46 compare
  5. 6 Timor-Leste 64.97 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Rwanda?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Rwanda was 80.9 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 88.4 in 2005.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 80.9 in 2020.
How does Rwanda rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Rwanda ranks 3rd out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Rwanda 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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