Burundi vs Zambia: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Burundi
71.9%
in 2019
Zambia
69.9%
in 2018
Burundi rank
3rd
Zambia rank
4th
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Burundi
- Zambia
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 71.9% against 69.9% in Zambia, a difference of 2.0%.
Burundi ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 4th of 72 countries.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Burundi or Zambia?
- Burundi, at 71.9% against 69.9% in Zambia as of 2019.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Burundi and Zambia?
- 2.0%, with Burundi ahead.
- How do Burundi and Zambia rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Burundi ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 4th 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.