Mongolia - Exclusive breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months)
Exclusive breastfeeding (% of children under 6 months) in Mongolia was 59.20 as of 2016. Its highest value over the past 16 years was 65.70 in 2010, while its lowest value was 46.00 in 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 47.80 |
| 2005 | 56.70 |
| 2010 | 65.70 |
| 2013 | 46.00 |
| 2014 | 47.10 |
| 2016 | 59.20 |
Classification
Topic: Health Indicators
Sub-Topic: Nutrition