Gambia vs Philippines: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Gambia
53.6%
in 2020
Philippines
54.9%
in 2018
Gambia rank
27th
Philippines rank
25th

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Gambia
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Philippines currently reports 54.9% against 53.6% in Gambia, a difference of 1.3%.

Gambia ranks 27th and Philippines ranks 25th of 72 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Gambia or Philippines?
Philippines, at 54.9% against 53.6% in Gambia as of 2018.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Gambia and Philippines?
1.3%, with Philippines ahead.
How do Gambia and Philippines rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Gambia ranks 27th and Philippines ranks 25th 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.