Bangladesh vs Nepal: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Bangladesh
62.6%
in 2019
Nepal
62.1%
in 2019
Bangladesh rank
12th
Nepal rank
13th
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
How they compare
Bangladesh currently reports 62.6% against 62.1% in Nepal, a difference of 0.5%.
Bangladesh ranks 12th and Nepal ranks 13th of 72 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.2% | 53.2% | 16.0% | Nepal |
| 2010s | 60.7% | 62.8% | 2.2% | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Bangladesh or Nepal?
- Bangladesh, at 62.6% against 62.1% in Nepal as of 2019.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Bangladesh and Nepal?
- 0.5%, with Bangladesh ahead.
- How do Bangladesh and Nepal rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Bangladesh ranks 12th and Nepal ranks 13th 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.
Individual pages
About this data
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.