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, 2018
- 50,0 to 84,7 %
- 84,7 to 92,0 %
- 92,0 to 94,7 %
- 94,7 to 95,8 %
- 95,8 to 99,8 %
| 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
12 provinces out of 18 above the national value. The gap between Ngozi and Cankuzo reaches 49,8 pts.
- Ngozi, most favourable situation
- 99,8 %
- Cankuzo, least favourable situation
- 50,0 %
- provinces above the national value (88,8 %)
- 12 of 18
- 50,0 to 84,7 %
- 84,7 to 92,0 %
- 92,0 to 94,7 %
- 94,7 to 95,8 %
- 95,8 to 99,8 %
Province ranking, 2018
From most to least favourable: a high value is favourable.
- Ngozi 99,8 more favourable than the national value
- Makamba 99,7 more favourable than the national value
- Rumonge 96,8 more favourable than the national value
- Cibitoke 96,1 more favourable than the national value
- Gitega 95,3 more favourable than the national value
- Kayanza 95,3 more favourable than the national value
- Karusi 94,8 more favourable than the national value
- Ruyigi 94,7 more favourable than the national value
- Muyinga 94,4 more favourable than the national value
- Bururi 93,8 more favourable than the national value
- Bujumbura Rural 92,0 more favourable than the national value
- Rutana 91,9 more favourable than the national value
- Bubanza 88,4 less favourable than the national value
- Mwaro 88,4 less favourable than the national value
- Muramvya 82,2 less favourable than the national value
- Kirundo 79,1 less favourable than the national value
- Bujumbura Mairie 71,0 less favourable than the national value
- Cankuzo 50,0 less favourable than the national value
More favourable than national Less favourable Vertical line: national, 88,8
| Rank | Province | Value (%) | Gap to national | Change since 2016-2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ngozi | 99,8 | +11,0 | +13,6 pts |
| 2 | Makamba | 99,7 | +10,9 | +17,4 pts |
| 3 | Rumonge | 96,8 | +8,0 | +20,7 pts |
| 4 | Cibitoke | 96,1 | +7,3 | +10,7 pts |
| 5 | Gitega | 95,3 | +6,5 | +15,3 pts |
| 6 | Kayanza | 95,3 | +6,5 | +5,0 pts |
| 7 | Karusi | 94,8 | +6,0 | +1,3 pt |
| 8 | Ruyigi | 94,7 | +5,9 | +3,5 pts |
| 9 | Muyinga | 94,4 | +5,6 | +13,1 pts |
| 10 | Bururi | 93,8 | +5,0 | +10,1 pts |
| 11 | Bujumbura Rural | 92,0 | +3,2 | +6,2 pts |
| 12 | Rutana | 91,9 | +3,1 | +10,4 pts |
| 13 | Bubanza | 88,4 | −0,4 | +1,2 pt |
| 14 | Mwaro | 88,4 | −0,4 | −0,3 pt |
| 15 | Muramvya | 82,2 | −6,6 | −7,1 pts |
| 16 | Kirundo | 79,1 | −9,7 | −6,5 pts |
| 17 | Bujumbura Mairie | 71,0 | −17,8 | −7,7 pts |
| 18 | Cankuzo | 50,0 | −38,8 | −38,3 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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