Serbia vs Vietnam: Exclusive breastfeeding rate

Serbia
23.6%
in 2019
Vietnam
24.0%
in 2014
Serbia rank
65th
Vietnam rank
64th

Exclusive breastfeeding rate over time

  • Serbia
  • Vietnam
0510152025199720082019

How they compare

Vietnam currently reports 24.0% against 23.6% in Serbia, a difference of 0.4%.

Serbia ranks 65th and Vietnam ranks 64th of 72 countries.

Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Serbia Vietnam Difference Ahead
2000s 14.5% 16.1% 1.7% Vietnam
2010s 12.8% 24.0% 11.2% Vietnam

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher exclusive breastfeeding rate, Serbia or Vietnam?
Vietnam, at 24.0% against 23.6% in Serbia as of 2014.
What is the difference in exclusive breastfeeding rate between Serbia and Vietnam?
0.4%, with Vietnam ahead.
How do Serbia and Vietnam rank globally for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
Serbia ranks 65th 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.