Albania vs Colombia: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Albania
36.5%
in 2018
Colombia
36.7%
in 2016
Albania rank
52nd
Colombia rank
51st

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Albania
  • Colombia
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How they compare

Colombia currently reports 36.7% against 36.5% in Albania, a difference of 0.2%.

Albania ranks 52nd and Colombia ranks 51st of 72 countries.

Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Albania or Colombia?
Colombia, at 36.7% against 36.5% in Albania as of 2016.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Albania and Colombia?
0.2%, with Colombia ahead.
How do Albania and Colombia rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Albania ranks 52nd and Colombia ranks 51st of 72 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Exclusive breastfeeding rate. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Unit
% of children under 6 months
Source
Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
72 places, 509 data points, 1986–2020
Last refreshed

The share of infants less than six months old who were fed only with breast milk in the past 24 hours. WHO and UNICEF recommend that children be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life – meaning no other foods or liquids are provided, including water.