Exclusive breastfeeding in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Exclusive breastfeeding was 36.2% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Exclusive breastfeeding in Central African Republic, 1995–2019
Source: State of the World's Children, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). Measured in % of children under 6 months.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding in Central African Republic is 36.2%, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in Central African Republic peaked at 38.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 1995.
Central African Republic ranks 53rd of 72 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exclusive breastfeeding in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of children under 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.0% | — |
| 2000 | 16.5% | +449.3% |
| 2006 | 22.8% | +38.1% |
| 2010 | 34.3% | +50.7% |
| 2011 | 33.0% | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 28.8% | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 38.8% | +34.8% |
| 2019 | 36.2% | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 19.6% | 16.5% | 22.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.2% | 28.8% | 38.8% | 5 |
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More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding in Central African Republic?
- Exclusive breastfeeding in Central African Republic was 36.2% in 2019, according to State of the World's Children, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 38.8% in 2018.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 1995.
- How does Central African Republic rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
- Central African Republic ranks 53rd out of 72 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from State of the World's Children, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), published as part of Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exclusive breastfeeding refers to the percentage of children less than six months old who are fed breast milk alone (no other liquids) in the past 24 hours.