Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tunisia
Tunisia: Exclusive breastfeeding rate was 13.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tunisia, 1988–2018
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
Tunisia recorded 13.5% for exclusive breastfeeding rate in 2018.
The figure is up 118.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tunisia peaked at 46.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.2%, in 2006.
Tunisia ranks 71st of 72 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % of children under 6 months | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 18.0% | — |
| 2000 | 46.5% | +158.3% |
| 2006 | 6.2% | -86.7% |
| 2012 | 8.5% | +37.0% |
| 2018 | 13.5% | +59.5% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 13.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.7%, 29% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 13.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 36.9%, 37% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.0% | 18.0% | 18.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 26.4% | 6.2% | 46.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 11.0% | 8.5% | 13.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More reference data data for Tunisia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1317 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4961 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7169 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tunisia?
- Exclusive breastfeeding rate in Tunisia was 13.5% 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 46.5% in 2000.
- What is the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.2% in 2006.
- How does Tunisia rank for exclusive breastfeeding rate?
- Tunisia ranks 71st out of 72 countries with data for 2018.
- Is exclusive breastfeeding rate rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.