Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Ghana

Ghana: Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months was 69.4 in 2022. β–² Rising

Latest (2022)
69.4
World rank
30th
of 36 countries
All-time high
79.3
in 2017
All-time low
55.1
in 2006
Years of data
7
2003–2022

Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Ghana, 2003–2022

0204060802003201220222003: 58.12006: 55.12008: 74.92011: 792014: 73.12017: 79.32022: 69.4

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Ghana recorded 69.4 for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Ghana peaked at 79.3 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 55.1, in 2006.

That places Ghana 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 62.7 55.1 74.9 3
2010s 77.13 73.1 79.3 3
2020s 69.4 69.4 69.4 1

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 27 Egypt, Arab Republic of 75 compare
  2. 28 Uganda 71.5 compare
  3. 29 Nigeria 70.3 compare
  4. 31 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of 69 compare
  5. 32 Mali 59.9 compare
  6. 33 Senegal 59.6 compare

See the full ranking of 36 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Ghana?
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Ghana was 69.4 in 2022, 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 Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 79.3 in 2017.
What is the lowest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 55.1 in 2006.
How does Ghana rank for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months?
Ghana ranks 30th out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
Is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Ghana 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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Indicator
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
36 places, 229 data points, 1997–2023
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