Madagascar - Exclusive breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months)
Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months) in Madagascar was 41.90 as of 2013. Its highest value over the past 21 years was 67.20 in 2004, while its lowest value was 40.70 in 2000.
Definition: Exclusive breastfeeding refers to the percentage of children less than six months old who are fed breast milk alone (no other liquids) in the past 24 hours.
Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys.
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 49.40 |
| 1997 | 47.90 |
| 2000 | 40.70 |
| 2004 | 67.20 |
| 2009 | 50.10 |
| 2013 | 41.90 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Nutrition
