Jordan vs Vietnam: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Jordan
25.4%
in 2018
Vietnam
24.0%
in 2014
Jordan rank
63rd
Vietnam rank
64th

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Jordan
  • Vietnam
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How they compare

Jordan currently reports 25.4% against 24.0% in Vietnam, a difference of 1.4%.

That makes Jordan's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.

Jordan ranks 63rd and Vietnam ranks 64th of 72 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Jordan averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Jordan Vietnam Difference Ahead
1990s 11.0% 15.7% 4.7% Vietnam
2000s 26.7% 15.5% 11.2% Jordan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Jordan or Vietnam?
Jordan, at 25.4% against 24.0% in Vietnam as of 2018.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Jordan and Vietnam?
1.4%, with Jordan ahead.
How do Jordan and Vietnam rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Jordan ranks 63rd and Vietnam ranks 64th 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.