Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mali

Mali: Exclusive breastfeeding under six months was 184.57 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
184.57
Change on year
down 15.4%
World rank
23rd
of 65 countries
All-time high
218.12
in 2022
All-time low
13.32
in 1987
Years of data
13
1987–2024

Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mali, 1987–2024

0501001502001987200520241987: 13.31996: 18.32001: 64.52006: 102.72010: 69.92015: 121.82017: 150.32018: 164.82019: 166.72020: 216.72021: 204.12022: 218.12024: 184.6

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mali stood at 184.57.

The figure is down 15.4% on the previous year and up 51.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mali peaked at 218.12 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 13.32, in 1987.

Mali ranks 23rd 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 Mali, year by year

Annual values for Exclusive breastfeeding under six months (in thousands) in Mali, 1987 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1987 13.32
1996 18.27 +37.2%
2001 64.52 +253.1%
2006 102.74 +59.2%
2010 69.92 -31.9%
2015 121.75 +74.1%
2017 150.33 +23.5%
2018 164.8 +9.6%
2019 166.74 +1.2%
2020 216.68 +30.0%
2021 204.07 -5.8%
2022 218.12 +6.9%
2024 184.57 -15.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 13.32 13.32 13.32 1
1990s 18.27 18.27 18.27 1
2000s 83.63 64.52 102.74 2
2010s 134.71 69.92 166.74 5
2020s 205.86 184.57 218.12 4

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 20 Malawi 196.43 compare
  2. 21 Peru 187.38 compare
  3. 22 Burundi 187.24 compare
  4. 24 Burkina Faso 173.56 compare
  5. 25 Cameroon 171.66 compare
  6. 26 Nepal 160.24 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mali?
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mali was 184.57 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 218.12 in 2022.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 13.32 in 1987.
How does Mali rank for exclusive breastfeeding under six months?
Mali ranks 23rd out of 65 countries with data for 2024.
Is exclusive breastfeeding under six months rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali 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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Indicator
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months (in thousands)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
65 places, 489 data points, 1986–2024
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