Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mexico

Mexico: Exclusive breastfeeding under six months was 355.28 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
355.28
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
13th
of 65 countries
All-time high
371.91
in 2021
All-time low
164.58
in 2012
Years of data
8
1987–2023

Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mexico, 1987–2023

01002003004001987200520231987: 321.11998: 234.42012: 164.62015: 332.42019: 284.32021: 371.92022: 336.92023: 355.3

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mexico is 355.28, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 115.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mexico peaked at 371.91 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 164.58, in 2012.

That places Mexico 13th out of 65 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 321.06 321.06 321.06 1
1990s 234.41 234.41 234.41 1
2010s 260.45 164.58 332.45 3
2020s 354.69 336.87 371.91 3

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 10 Uganda 467.59 compare
  2. 11 Kenya 428.7 compare
  3. 12 Philippines 365.93 compare
  4. 14 Viet Nam 335.82 compare
  5. 15 Mozambique 327.34 compare
  6. 16 Türkiye 279.22 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mexico?
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Mexico was 355.28 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 371.91 in 2021.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 164.58 in 2012.
How does Mexico rank for exclusive breastfeeding under six months?
Mexico ranks 13th out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
Is exclusive breastfeeding under six months rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 115.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mexico 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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