Benin vs Kyrgyzstan: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Benin
41.4%
in 2018
Kyrgyzstan
45.6%
in 2018
Benin rank
39th
Kyrgyzstan rank
36th
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Benin
- Kyrgyzstan
How they compare
Kyrgyzstan currently reports 45.6% against 41.4% in Benin, a difference of 4.2%.
That makes Kyrgyzstan's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.
Benin ranks 39th and Kyrgyzstan ranks 36th of 72 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Kyrgyzstan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Kyrgyzstan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.3% | 35.6% | 6.7% | Benin |
| 2010s | 38.4% | 47.5% | 9.1% | Kyrgyzstan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Benin or Kyrgyzstan?
- Kyrgyzstan, at 45.6% against 41.4% in Benin as of 2018.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Benin and Kyrgyzstan?
- 4.2%, with Kyrgyzstan ahead.
- How do Benin and Kyrgyzstan rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Benin ranks 39th and Kyrgyzstan ranks 36th 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
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.