Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye

Türkiye: Exclusive breastfeeding under six months was 40.7 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
40.7
World rank
43rd
of 65 countries
All-time high
41.6
in 2008
All-time low
7.1
in 1998
Years of data
6
1993–2018

Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye, 1993–2018

102030401993200520181993: 10.71998: 7.12004: 20.82008: 41.62013: 30.12018: 40.7

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye is 40.7, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye peaked at 41.6 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 7.1, in 1998.

Türkiye ranks 43rd of 65 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye, 1993 to 2018.
Year Value Change
1993 10.7
1998 7.1 -33.6%
2004 20.8 +193.0%
2008 41.6 +100.0%
2013 30.1 -27.6%
2018 40.7 +35.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8.9 7.1 10.7 2
2000s 31.2 20.8 41.6 2
2010s 35.4 30.1 40.7 2

Countries ranked near Türkiye

  1. 40 Mauritania 40.9 compare
  2. 40 Philippines 40.9 compare
  3. 42 Tajikistan 40.8 compare
  4. 44 Cuba 40.6 compare
  5. 45 Mali 40.4 compare
  6. 46 Egypt 40.2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye?
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Türkiye was 40.7 in 2018, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 41.6 in 2008.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 7.1 in 1998.
How does Türkiye rank for exclusive breastfeeding under six months?
Türkiye ranks 43rd out of 65 countries with data for 2018.
Is exclusive breastfeeding under six months rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Türkiye 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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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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