Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Cameroon
Cameroon: Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months was 75.8 in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
75.8
World rank
25th
of 36 countries
All-time high
82.7
in 2014
All-time low
65.2
in 2006
Years of data
5
2004–2018
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Cameroon, 2004–2018
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Cameroon is 75.8, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Cameroon peaked at 82.7 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 65.2, in 2006.
That places Cameroon 25th out of 36 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 81 | — |
| 2006 | 65.2 | -19.5% |
| 2011 | 77.5 | +18.9% |
| 2014 | 82.7 | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 75.8 | -8.3% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 75.8 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76.55, 99% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 75.8 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 76.2, 99% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.1 | 65.2 | 81 | 2 |
| 2010s | 78.67 | 75.8 | 82.7 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7821 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 786.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,841 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 17 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0746 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Cameroon?
- Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Cameroon was 75.8 in 2018, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 82.7 in 2014.
- What is the lowest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.2 in 2006.
- How does Cameroon rank for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months?
- Cameroon ranks 25th out of 36 countries with data for 2018.
- Is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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