Liberia vs Tanzania: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Liberia
55.2%
in 2020
Tanzania
57.8%
in 2018
Liberia rank
24th
Tanzania rank
22nd

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Liberia
  • Tanzania
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How they compare

Tanzania currently reports 57.8% against 55.2% in Liberia, a difference of 2.6%.

Liberia ranks 24th and Tanzania ranks 22nd of 72 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Liberia or Tanzania?
Tanzania, at 57.8% against 55.2% in Liberia as of 2018.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Liberia and Tanzania?
2.6%, with Tanzania ahead.
How do Liberia and Tanzania rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Liberia ranks 24th and Tanzania ranks 22nd 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.