Madagascar vs Uzbekistan: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Madagascar
50.6%
in 2018
Uzbekistan
49.5%
in 2017
Madagascar rank
31st
Uzbekistan rank
32nd

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Madagascar
  • Uzbekistan
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How they compare

Madagascar currently reports 50.6% against 49.5% in Uzbekistan, a difference of 1.1%.

Madagascar ranks 31st and Uzbekistan ranks 32nd of 72 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Madagascar or Uzbekistan?
Madagascar, at 50.6% against 49.5% in Uzbekistan as of 2018.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Madagascar and Uzbekistan?
1.1%, with Madagascar ahead.
How do Madagascar and Uzbekistan rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Madagascar ranks 31st and Uzbekistan ranks 32nd 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.