Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Exclusive breastfeeding rate was 36.2% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Central African Republic, 1995–2019
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
Central African Republic recorded 36.2% for exclusive breastfeeding rate in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding rate in Central African Republic peaked at 38.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 1995.
Central African Republic ranks 53rd of 72 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of children under 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.0% | — |
| 2000 | 16.5% | +449.3% |
| 2006 | 22.8% | +38.1% |
| 2010 | 34.3% | +50.7% |
| 2011 | 33.0% | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 28.8% | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 38.8% | +34.8% |
| 2019 | 36.2% | -6.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 36.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 53.8%, 67% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 36.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.6%, 67% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 19.6% | 16.5% | 22.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.2% | 28.8% | 38.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding rate in Central African Republic?
- Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Central African Republic was 36.2% 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 38.8% in 2018.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 1995.
- How does Central African Republic rank for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 53rd out of 72 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.