Benin vs Turkey: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Benin
41.4%
in 2018
Turkey
40.7%
in 2019
Benin rank
39th
Turkey rank
42nd
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Benin
- Turkey
How they compare
Benin currently reports 41.4% against 40.7% in Turkey, a difference of 0.7%.
Benin ranks 39th and Turkey ranks 42nd of 72 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.0% | 41.6% | 1.4% | Benin |
| 2010s | 41.4% | 30.1% | 11.3% | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Benin or Turkey?
- Benin, at 41.4% against 40.7% in Turkey as of 2018.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Benin and Turkey?
- 0.7%, with Benin ahead.
- How do Benin and Turkey rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Benin ranks 39th and Turkey ranks 42nd 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.