Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Benin

Benin: Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods was 77.2 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
77.2
Change on year
up 38.4%
World rank
25th
of 38 countries
All-time high
77.2
in 2021
All-time low
55.79
in 2018
Years of data
6
2001–2021

Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Benin, 2001–2021

0204060802001201120212001: 62.22006: 68.52012: 58.82014: 732018: 55.82021: 77.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Benin is 77.2, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.4% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Benin peaked at 77.2 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 55.79, in 2018.

Benin ranks 25th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 65.33 62.15 68.5 2
2010s 62.54 55.79 72.99 3
2020s 77.2 77.2 77.2 1

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 22 Chad 79.33 compare
  2. 23 Democratic Republic of the Congo 78.5 compare
  3. 24 Lao People’s Democratic Republic 78.43 compare
  4. 26 Bangladesh 75.92 compare
  5. 27 Cameroon 75.81 compare
  6. 28 Gambia 75.71 compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Benin?
Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Benin was 77.2 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 77.2 in 2021.
What is the lowest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 55.79 in 2018.
How does Benin rank for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods?
Benin ranks 25th out of 38 countries with data for 2021.
Is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Benin data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods (6-8 months). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods (6-8 months)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
38 places, 248 data points, 1997–2024
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