Mexico vs North Macedonia: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Mexico
27.1%
in 2019
North Macedonia
27.5%
in 2019
Mexico rank
61st
North Macedonia rank
60th
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Mexico
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 27.5% against 27.1% in Mexico, a difference of 0.4%.
Mexico ranks 61st and North Macedonia ranks 60th of 72 regions.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.3% | 36.6% | 16.3% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 27.1% | 27.5% | 0.4% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Mexico or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 27.5% against 27.1% in Mexico as of 2019.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Mexico and North Macedonia?
- 0.4%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How do Mexico and North Macedonia rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Mexico ranks 61st and North Macedonia ranks 60th of 72 regions.
- 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.