Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Exclusive breastfeeding under six months was 173.56 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Burkina Faso, 1993–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Burkina Faso is 173.56, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 11.8% on the previous year and up 114.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Burkina Faso peaked at 200.82 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 13.25, in 1999.
Burkina Faso ranks 24th of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 19.25 | — |
| 1999 | 13.25 | -31.2% |
| 2003 | 48.99 | +269.7% |
| 2006 | 17.32 | -64.6% |
| 2009 | 50.97 | +194.3% |
| 2010 | 80.78 | +58.5% |
| 2012 | 129.87 | +60.8% |
| 2013 | 163.51 | +25.9% |
| 2014 | 176.02 | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 170.88 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 197.47 | +15.6% |
| 2019 | 200.82 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 196.88 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 173.56 | -11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.25 | 13.25 | 19.25 | 2 |
| 2000s | 39.09 | 17.32 | 50.97 | 3 |
| 2010s | 159.91 | 80.78 | 200.82 | 7 |
| 2020s | 185.22 | 173.56 | 196.88 | 2 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8925 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 4.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0052 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0046 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Burkina Faso?
- Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Burkina Faso was 173.56 in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 200.82 in 2019.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.25 in 1999.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for exclusive breastfeeding under six months?
- Burkina Faso ranks 24th out of 65 countries with data for 2021.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding under six months rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Exclusive breastfeeding under six months (in thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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