Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Philippines

Philippines: Exclusive breastfeeding under six months was 40.9 in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
40.9
World rank
40th
of 65 countries
All-time high
40.9
in 2022
All-time low
28.9
in 1993
Years of data
5
1993–2022

Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Philippines, 1993–2022

0102030401993200720221993: 28.91998: 37.52003: 342008: 332022: 40.9

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Philippines recorded 40.9 for exclusive breastfeeding under six months in 2022. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 23.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Philippines peaked at 40.9 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28.9, in 1993.

Philippines ranks 40th of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 33.2 28.9 37.5 2
2000s 33.5 33 34 2
2020s 40.9 40.9 40.9 1

Countries ranked near Philippines

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  4. 40 Mauritania 40.9 compare
  5. 42 Tajikistan 40.8 compare
  6. 43 Turkey 40.7 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Philippines?
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Philippines was 40.9 in 2022, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Philippines?
The highest recorded value was 40.9 in 2022.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Philippines?
The lowest recorded value was 28.9 in 1993.
How does Philippines rank for exclusive breastfeeding under six months?
Philippines ranks 40th out of 65 countries with data for 2022.
Is exclusive breastfeeding under six months rising or falling in Philippines?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Philippines data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Exclusive breastfeeding under six months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months
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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