Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Burundi
Burundi: Exclusive breastfeeding rate was 71.9% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Burundi, 1987–2019
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of children under 6 months.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 71.9% for exclusive breastfeeding rate in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.7% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding rate in Burundi peaked at 82.3% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 44.7%, in 2005.
Burundi ranks 3rd of 72 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Burundi, year by year
| Year | % of children under 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 77.4% | — |
| 2000 | 59.2% | -23.5% |
| 2005 | 44.7% | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 69.3% | +55.0% |
| 2011 | 69.3% | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 82.3% | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 71.9% | -12.7% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 71.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 53.8%, 1.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 71.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.6%, 1.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 77.4% | 77.4% | 77.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 52.0% | 44.7% | 59.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 73.2% | 69.3% | 82.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding rate in Burundi?
- Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Burundi was 71.9% in 2019, according to Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest exclusive breastfeeding rate recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 82.3% in 2017.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rate recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.7% in 2005.
- How does Burundi rank for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Burundi ranks 3rd out of 72 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rate rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and UNICEF, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Exclusive breastfeeding rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.