Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth
Proportion of children born in the last 24 months who were put to the breast within one hour of birth. An increase in this indicator reflects an improvement of the situation.
National trend
89,3 % in 2024, the highest level measured
Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth: 3 observations from 2016-2017 to 2024. Latest value: 89,3 % (2024).
- First measurement (2016-2017)
- 85,0 %
- Highest (2024)
- 89,3 %
- Lowest (2016-2017)
- 85,0 %
- Change since 2016-2017
- +4,3 pts
Distribution by province, 2024
- 77,4 to 84,6 %
- 84,6 to 85,6 %
- 85,6 to 91,5 %
- 91,5 to 92,1 %
- 92,1 to 96,9 %
| Period | Value (%) | Status | Source | Validated on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89,3 | Official | ENSNMB 2024 (SMART) (opens in a new window) Original source (opens in a new window) | |
| 2018 | 88,8 | Official | ENSNMB 2018 (SMART) (opens in a new window) Original source (opens in a new window) | |
| 2016-2017 | 85,0 | Official | EDSB-III 2016-2017 (FR335), tableau 11.2, p. 213 (opens in a new window) Original source (opens in a new window) |
Territorial comparison
Situation by province
9 provinces out of 18 above the national value. The gap between Muyinga and Bujumbura Mairie reaches 19,5 pts.
- Muyinga, most favourable situation
- 96,9 %
- Bujumbura Mairie, least favourable situation
- 77,4 %
- provinces above the national value (89,3 %)
- 9 of 18
- 77,4 to 84,6 %
- 84,6 to 85,6 %
- 85,6 to 91,5 %
- 91,5 to 92,1 %
- 92,1 to 96,9 %
Province ranking, 2024
From most to least favourable: a high value is favourable.
- Muyinga 96,9 more favourable than the national value
- Ngozi 95,2 more favourable than the national value
- Kirundo 95,0 more favourable than the national value
- Rumonge 92,3 more favourable than the national value
- Bubanza 91,8 more favourable than the national value
- Makamba 91,8 more favourable than the national value
- Ruyigi 91,6 more favourable than the national value
- Cankuzo 91,5 more favourable than the national value
- Rutana 90,2 more favourable than the national value
- Kayanza 87,4 less favourable than the national value
- Bujumbura Rural 85,7 less favourable than the national value
- Mwaro 85,3 less favourable than the national value
- Cibitoke 85,1 less favourable than the national value
- Gitega 84,8 less favourable than the national value
- Muramvya 84,5 less favourable than the national value
- Bururi 84,4 less favourable than the national value
- Karusi 81,4 less favourable than the national value
- Bujumbura Mairie 77,4 less favourable than the national value
More favourable than national Less favourable Vertical line: national, 89,3
| Rank | Province | Value (%) | Gap to national | Change since 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muyinga | 96,9 | +7,6 | +2,5 pts |
| 2 | Ngozi | 95,2 | +5,9 | −4,6 pts |
| 3 | Kirundo | 95,0 | +5,7 | +15,9 pts |
| 4 | Rumonge | 92,3 | +3,0 | −4,5 pts |
| 5 | Bubanza | 91,8 | +2,5 | +3,4 pts |
| 6 | Makamba | 91,8 | +2,5 | −7,9 pts |
| 7 | Ruyigi | 91,6 | +2,3 | −3,1 pts |
| 8 | Cankuzo | 91,5 | +2,2 | +41,5 pts |
| 9 | Rutana | 90,2 | +0,9 | −1,7 pt |
| 10 | Kayanza | 87,4 | −1,9 | −7,9 pts |
| 11 | Bujumbura Rural | 85,7 | −3,6 | −6,3 pts |
| 12 | Mwaro | 85,3 | −4,0 | −3,1 pts |
| 13 | Cibitoke | 85,1 | −4,2 | −11,0 pts |
| 14 | Gitega | 84,8 | −4,5 | −10,5 pts |
| 15 | Muramvya | 84,5 | −4,8 | +2,3 pts |
| 16 | Bururi | 84,4 | −4,9 | −9,4 pts |
| 17 | Karusi | 81,4 | −7,9 | −13,4 pts |
| 18 | Bujumbura Mairie | 77,4 | −11,9 | +6,4 pts |
Breakdowns
Gaps across population groups
By area of residence
2016-2017, percentage
- Urban : 2016-2017 77,9
- Rural : 2016-2017 85,8
Gap between Urban and Rural in 2016-2017: 7,9 pts
By sex
2016-2017, percentage
- Boys : 2016-2017 84,2
- Girls : 2016-2017 86,0
Gap between Boys and Girls in 2016-2017: 1,8 pts
Definition and calculation
Methodology and metadata
Definition
Proportion of children born in the last 24 months who were put to the breast within one hour of birth
Calculation method
(Children put to the breast within one hour) / (Children born in the last 24 months) x 100
Numerator
Children put to the breast within one hour
Denominator
Children born in the last 24 months
Metadata
Open data
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PNISAN (2026). Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, NUT-07. National Food Security and Nutrition Information Platform. pnisan.bi/indicateurs/55
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