Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Uganda

Uganda: Exclusive breastfeeding under six months was 65.5 in 2016. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2016)
65.5
World rank
5th
of 65 countries
All-time high
67.6
in 1988
All-time low
57.4
in 1995
Years of data
6
1988–2016

Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Uganda, 1988–2016

02040601988200220161988: 67.61995: 57.42000: 62.52006: 592011: 62.22016: 65.5

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Uganda recorded 65.5 for exclusive breastfeeding under six months in 2016.

The figure is up 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Uganda peaked at 67.6 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 57.4, in 1995.

That places Uganda 5th out of 65 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 67.6 67.6 67.6 1
1990s 57.4 57.4 57.4 1
2000s 60.75 59 62.5 2
2010s 63.85 62.2 65.5 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 2 Rwanda 80.9 compare
  2. 2 Sri Lanka 80.9 compare
  3. 4 Peru 70.1 compare
  4. 6 Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of 65 compare
  5. 7 Tanzania, United Republic of 64.3 compare
  6. 7 Togo 64.3 compare

See the full ranking of 65 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Uganda?
Exclusive breastfeeding under six months in Uganda was 65.5 in 2016, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 67.6 in 1988.
What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding under six months recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 57.4 in 1995.
How does Uganda rank for exclusive breastfeeding under six months?
Uganda ranks 5th out of 65 countries with data for 2016.
Is exclusive breastfeeding under six months rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Uganda 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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