Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in India

India: Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods was 49.37 in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
49.37
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
37th
of 38 countries
All-time high
55.5
in 2006
All-time low
45.8
in 2015
Years of data
5
2006–2020

Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in India, 2006–2020

02040602006201320202006: 55.52014: 50.52015: 45.82017: 53.12020: 49.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

India recorded 49.37 for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in 2020.

That represents a change of down 7.0% on the previous year and down 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in India peaked at 55.5 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 45.8, in 2015.

That places India 37th out of 38 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 55.5 55.5 55.5 1
2010s 49.8 45.8 53.1 3
2020s 49.37 49.37 49.37 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in India?
Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in India was 49.37 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 55.5 in 2006.
What is the lowest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 45.8 in 2015.
How does India rank for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods?
India ranks 37th out of 38 countries with data for 2020.
Is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this India 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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