Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Iraq
Iraq: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage was 95.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Iraq, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Iraq is 95.0%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Iraq peaked at 97.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 62.0%, in 2006.
That places Iraq 53rd out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 86.0% | — |
| 2001 | 82.0% | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 77.0% | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 73.0% | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 69.0% | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 69.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 62.0% | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 64.0% | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 75.0% | +17.2% |
| 2009 | 81.0% | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 75.0% | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 80.0% | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 74.0% | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 73.0% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 70.0% | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 71.0% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 79.0% | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 82.0% | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 88.0% | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 86.0% | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 93.0% | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 84.0% | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 97.0% | +15.5% |
| 2023 | 96.0% | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 96.0% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 95.0% | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.8% | 62.0% | 86.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.8% | 70.0% | 88.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 93.5% | 84.0% | 97.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Iraq?
- Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Iraq was 95.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 97.0% in 2022.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.0% in 2006.
- How does Iraq rank for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage?
- Iraq ranks 53rd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq 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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