Colombia vs Kazakhstan: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Colombia
36.7%
in 2016
Kazakhstan
37.8%
in 2015
Colombia rank
51st
Kazakhstan rank
50th
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Colombia
- Kazakhstan
How they compare
Kazakhstan currently reports 37.8% against 36.7% in Colombia, a difference of 1.1%.
Colombia ranks 51st and Kazakhstan ranks 50th of 72 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and Kazakhstan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Kazakhstan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% | Colombia |
| 2010s | 36.1% | 37.8% | 1.7% | Kazakhstan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Colombia or Kazakhstan?
- Kazakhstan, at 37.8% against 36.7% in Colombia as of 2015.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Colombia and Kazakhstan?
- 1.1%, with Kazakhstan ahead.
- How do Colombia and Kazakhstan rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Colombia ranks 51st and Kazakhstan ranks 50th 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.