Breastfeeding at six months has increased by more than 70% in almost 20 years, according to the Ministry of Health.

Breastfeeding rates at six months have risen by more than 70 percent in Spain since 2006, according to the 2023 Spanish Health Survey (ESdE 2023). Data released by the Ministry of Health and the National Statistics Institute indicate that the prevalence of breastfeeding at this milestone grew from 38.8 percent in 2006 to 66.3 percent in 2023.

The findings are part of a monographic report on nutrition based on the latest national health survey. The significant increase over the nearly two-decade period highlights a substantial shift in infant feeding practices across the country.