Nigeria vs North Macedonia: Exclusive breastfeeding rate
Nigeria
28.7%
in 2018
North Macedonia
27.5%
in 2019
Nigeria rank
59th
North Macedonia rank
60th
Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 28.7% against 27.5% in North Macedonia, a difference of 1.2%.
Nigeria ranks 59th and North Macedonia ranks 60th of 72 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.4% | 36.6% | 21.2% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 15.6% | 99.0% | 83.4% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 14.7% | 23.0% | 8.4% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Nigeria or North Macedonia?
- Nigeria, at 28.7% against 27.5% in North Macedonia as of 2018.
- What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Nigeria and North Macedonia?
- 1.2%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How do Nigeria and North Macedonia rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Nigeria ranks 59th and North Macedonia ranks 60th 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
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.