Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Exclusive breastfeeding rate was 45.6% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Kyrgyzstan, 1997–2018
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
In 2018, exclusive breastfeeding rate in Kyrgyzstan stood at 45.6%.
The figure is up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding rate in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 56.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 24.0%, in 1997.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 36th of 72 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | % of children under 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 24.0% | — |
| 2006 | 35.6% | +48.3% |
| 2012 | 56.0% | +57.2% |
| 2014 | 40.9% | -27.0% |
| 2018 | 45.6% | +11.4% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 45.6% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.7%, 98% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 45.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.2%, 1.2× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.0% | 24.0% | 24.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 35.6% | 35.6% | 35.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 47.5% | 40.9% | 56.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
More reference data data for Kyrgyzstan
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6193 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4667 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding rate in Kyrgyzstan?
- Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Kyrgyzstan was 45.6% in 2018, 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 56.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rate recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.0% in 1997.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 36th out of 72 countries with data for 2018.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rate rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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.