Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months) was 27.5% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Exclusive breastfeeding in North Macedonia, 1999–2019
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 North Macedonia is 27.5%, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding in North Macedonia peaked at 99.0% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 16.2%, in 2005.
That places North Macedonia 60th out of 72 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % of children under 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 36.6% | — |
| 2003 | 99.0% | +170.5% |
| 2005 | 16.2% | -83.7% |
| 2006 | 16.2% | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 23.0% | +42.1% |
| 2019 | 27.5% | +19.5% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 27.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.2%, 74% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 27.5% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.2%, 74% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 43.8% | 16.2% | 99.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 25.3% | 23.0% | 27.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 8 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.025 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding in North Macedonia?
- Exclusive breastfeeding in North Macedonia was 27.5% in 2019, according to State of the World's Children, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 99.0% in 2003.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.2% in 2005.
- How does North Macedonia rank for exclusive breastfeeding?
- North Macedonia ranks 60th out of 72 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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.