Bangladesh vs Eswatini: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Bangladesh
62.6%
in 2019
Eswatini
63.8%
in 2014
Bangladesh rank
12th
Eswatini rank
10th

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Bangladesh
  • Eswatini
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How they compare

Eswatini currently reports 63.8% against 62.6% in Bangladesh, a difference of 1.2%.

Bangladesh ranks 12th and Eswatini ranks 10th of 72 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bangladesh averaged higher in 1 and Eswatini in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Eswatini Difference Ahead
2000s 44.5% 27.0% 17.5% Bangladesh
2010s 55.3% 63.8% 8.5% Eswatini

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Bangladesh or Eswatini?
Eswatini, at 63.8% against 62.6% in Bangladesh as of 2014.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Bangladesh and Eswatini?
1.2%, with Eswatini ahead.
How do Bangladesh and Eswatini rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Bangladesh ranks 12th and Eswatini ranks 10th 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.