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

Uganda: Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months was 71.5 in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
71.5
Change on year
down 20.0%
World rank
28th
of 36 countries
All-time high
89.4
in 2020
All-time low
70.3
in 2000
Years of data
6
2000–2022

Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Uganda, 2000–2022

0204060802000201120222000: 70.32006: 78.22011: 75.12016: 80.62020: 89.42022: 71.5

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 Uganda is 71.5, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 20.0% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Uganda peaked at 89.4 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 70.3, in 2000.

That places Uganda 28th out of 36 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 74.25 70.3 78.2 2
2010s 77.85 75.1 80.6 2
2020s 80.45 71.5 89.4 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 25 Cameroon 75.8 compare
  2. 26 Gambia 75.7 compare
  3. 27 Egypt 75 compare
  4. 29 Nigeria 70.3 compare
  5. 30 Ghana 69.4 compare
  6. 31 Ethiopia 69 compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Uganda?
Introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months in Uganda was 71.5 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 Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 89.4 in 2020.
What is the lowest introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 70.3 in 2000.
How does Uganda rank for introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months?
Uganda ranks 28th out of 36 countries with data for 2022.
Is introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods 6-8 months rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Uganda 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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About this data

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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