Ghana vs Mozambique: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Ghana
42.9%
in 2018
Mozambique
41.0%
in 2014
Ghana rank
37th
Mozambique rank
40th
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Ghana
- Mozambique
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 42.9% against 41.0% in Mozambique, a difference of 1.9%.
Ghana ranks 37th and Mozambique ranks 40th of 72 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Mozambique | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57.5% | 32.7% | 24.8% | Ghana |
| 2010s | 48.9% | 40.5% | 8.4% | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Ghana or Mozambique?
- Ghana, at 42.9% against 41.0% in Mozambique as of 2018.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Ghana and Mozambique?
- 1.9%, with Ghana ahead.
- How do Ghana and Mozambique rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Ghana ranks 37th and Mozambique ranks 40th 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.