- 53.1 percent - compared to the global prevalence of 47.8 percent, as shown in Iable 10. The prevalence from 2012 to 2023, indicating that the region has supporting exclusive breastfeeding practices. Within Asia and the Pacific, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding varies among subregions. for promoting the optimal growth, development and health of infants.5 Defined as receiving only prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding. However, breast milk and no other food or drink, it offers numerous benefits, including providing essential 2025. Among the 31 countries with available nutrients, protecting against infections, and promoting bonding between mother and child.6 data, 19 were around or above the 2025 WHA target of 50 percent: seven in Southern Asia, five in South-Eastern Asia, six in Oceania 2023. The latest data in 2023 show that the region