Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods (6-8 months) in Senegal
Senegal: Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods (6-8 months) was 59.58 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
59.58
World rank
34th
of 38 countries
All-time high
70.41
in 2018
All-time low
55.06
in 2015
Years of data
10
2005–2023
Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Senegal, 2005–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 59.58 for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Senegal peaked at 70.41 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 55.06, in 2015.
Senegal ranks 34th of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods (6-8 months) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 57.78 | — |
| 2011 | 67.17 | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 64.57 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 65.85 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 55.06 | -16.4% |
| 2016 | 56.49 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 66.87 | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 70.41 | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 63.7 | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 59.58 | -6.5% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 59.58 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76.56, 78% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 59.58 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 77.85, 77% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.78 | 57.78 | 57.78 | 1 |
| 2010s | 63.77 | 55.06 | 70.41 | 8 |
| 2020s | 59.58 | 59.58 | 59.58 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More health data for Senegal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7598 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,496 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.42 % 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 0.0658 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0684 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Senegal?
- Introduction to solid, semi-solid foods in Senegal was 59.58 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 70.41 in 2018.
- What is the lowest introduction to solid, semi-solid foods recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.06 in 2015.
- How does Senegal rank for introduction to solid, semi-solid foods?
- Senegal ranks 34th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
- Is introduction to solid, semi-solid foods rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Senegal 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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