Exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia
Zambia: Exclusive breastfeeding was 64.1 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
64.1
World rank
9th
of 65 countries
All-time high
72.02
in 2013
All-time low
10.2
in 1992
Years of data
8
1992–2024
Exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia, 1992–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia stood at 64.1.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia peaked at 72.02 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 10.2, in 1992.
Zambia ranks 9th of 65 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10.2 | — |
| 1996 | 18.8 | +84.3% |
| 1999 | 18.54 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 39.7 | +114.2% |
| 2007 | 59.87 | +50.8% |
| 2013 | 72.02 | +20.3% |
| 2018 | 69.86 | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 64.1 | -8.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.85 | 10.2 | 18.8 | 3 |
| 2000s | 49.79 | 39.7 | 59.87 | 2 |
| 2010s | 70.94 | 69.86 | 72.02 | 2 |
| 2020s | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 6 Timor-Leste 64.97 compare
- 7 Togo 64.33 compare
- 8 Tanzania, United Republic of 64.3 compare
- 10 Malawi 64.05 compare
- 11 India 63.69 compare
- 12 Sao Tome and Principe 63.06 compare
More health data for Zambia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7971 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 809.3 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 8,894 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 5.62 % 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 0.02 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 2.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.505 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia?
- Exclusive breastfeeding in Zambia was 64.1 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.02 in 2013.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.2 in 1992.
- How does Zambia rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
- Zambia ranks 9th out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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