Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Australia
Australia: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage was 91.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Australia, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Australia recorded 91.0% for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Australia peaked at 96.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 91.0%, in 2000.
Australia ranks 91st of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 91.0% | — |
| 2001 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 94.0% | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 95.0% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 95.0% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 94.0% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 94.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 93.0% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 93.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 96.0% | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 91.0% | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 91.0% | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.5% | 91.0% | 94.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.2% | 94.0% | 95.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 92.7% | 91.0% | 96.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Australia?
- Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Australia was 91.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 96.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 91.0% in 2000.
- How does Australia rank for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage?
- Australia ranks 91st out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage among 1-year-olds (%) (WUENIC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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