Bangladesh vs Togo: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Bangladesh
62.6%
in 2019
Togo
64.3%
in 2017
Bangladesh rank
12th
Togo rank
9th

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Bangladesh
  • Togo
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How they compare

Togo currently reports 64.3% against 62.6% in Bangladesh, a difference of 1.7%.

Bangladesh ranks 12th and Togo ranks 9th of 72 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Bangladesh Togo Difference Ahead
2000s 41.6% 23.0% 18.6% Bangladesh
2010s 55.3% 57.2% 1.9% Togo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Bangladesh or Togo?
Togo, at 64.3% against 62.6% in Bangladesh as of 2017.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Bangladesh and Togo?
1.7%, with Togo ahead.
How do Bangladesh and Togo rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Bangladesh ranks 12th and Togo ranks 9th 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.