Mexico vs Vietnam: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Mexico
27.1%
in 2019
Vietnam
24.0%
in 2014
Mexico rank
61st
Vietnam rank
64th

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Mexico
  • Vietnam
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 27.1% against 24.0% in Vietnam, a difference of 3.1%.

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

Mexico ranks 61st and Vietnam ranks 64th of 72 countries.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Mexico or Vietnam?
Mexico, at 27.1% against 24.0% in Vietnam as of 2019.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Mexico and Vietnam?
3.1%, with Mexico ahead.
How do Mexico and Vietnam rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Mexico ranks 61st 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.