Exclusive breastfeeding in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste: Exclusive breastfeeding was 64.97 in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
64.97
World rank
6th
of 65 countries
All-time high
64.97
in 2020
All-time low
30.7
in 2003
Years of data
5
2003–2020

Exclusive breastfeeding in Timor-Leste, 2003–2020

02040602003201120202003: 30.72009: 50.82013: 62.32016: 50.22020: 65

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Timor-Leste recorded 64.97 for exclusive breastfeeding in 2020. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Timor-Leste peaked at 64.97 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 30.7, in 2003.

That places Timor-Leste 6th out of 65 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 40.74 30.7 50.78 2
2010s 56.24 50.17 62.3 2
2020s 64.97 64.97 64.97 1

Countries ranked near Timor-Leste

  1. 3 Rwanda 80.9 compare
  2. 4 Peru 70.09 compare
  3. 5 Uganda 65.46 compare
  4. 7 Togo 64.33 compare
  5. 8 Tanzania, United Republic of 64.3 compare
  6. 9 Zambia 64.1 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding in Timor-Leste?
Exclusive breastfeeding in Timor-Leste was 64.97 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Timor-Leste?
The highest recorded value was 64.97 in 2020.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Timor-Leste?
The lowest recorded value was 30.7 in 2003.
How does Timor-Leste rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
Timor-Leste ranks 6th out of 65 countries with data for 2020.
Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Timor-Leste 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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