Cambodia vs Zambia: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Cambodia
65.2%
in 2014
Zambia
69.9%
in 2018
Cambodia rank
7th
Zambia rank
4th

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Cambodia
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Zambia currently reports 69.9% against 65.2% in Cambodia, a difference of 4.7%.

That makes Zambia's figure about 1.1 times Cambodia's.

Cambodia ranks 7th and Zambia ranks 4th of 72 countries.

Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Cambodia or Zambia?
Zambia, at 69.9% against 65.2% in Cambodia as of 2018.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Cambodia and Zambia?
4.7%, with Zambia ahead.
How do Cambodia and Zambia rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Cambodia ranks 7th 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

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.