Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Exclusive breastfeeding rate was 35.8% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tajikistan, 2000–2017
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
Tajikistan recorded 35.8% for exclusive breastfeeding rate in 2017.
The figure is up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tajikistan peaked at 50.0% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 14.2%, in 2000.
That places Tajikistan 54th out of 72 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | % of children under 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.2% | — |
| 2003 | 50.0% | +252.8% |
| 2005 | 24.9% | -50.1% |
| 2012 | 32.6% | +30.7% |
| 2017 | 35.8% | +9.8% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 35.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.7%, 77% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 35.8% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.2%, 96% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.7% | 14.2% | 50.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 34.2% | 32.6% | 35.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
More reference data data for Tajikistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.546 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0462 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2516 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tajikistan?
- Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tajikistan was 35.8% in 2017, 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 50.0% in 2003.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rate recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.2% in 2000.
- How does Tajikistan rank for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Tajikistan ranks 54th out of 72 countries with data for 2017.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rate rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.