Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Ireland
Ireland: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage was 87.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Ireland, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2025, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Ireland stood at 87.0%.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Ireland peaked at 93.0% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 73.0%, in 2001.
Ireland ranks 115th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79.0% | — |
| 2001 | 73.0% | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 73.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 78.0% | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 81.0% | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 84.0% | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 86.0% | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 87.0% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 89.0% | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 90.0% | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 92.0% | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 92.0% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 93.0% | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 93.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 93.0% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 92.0% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 92.0% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 92.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 91.0% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 90.0% | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 89.0% | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 90.0% | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 87.0% | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.0% | 73.0% | 90.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 92.0% | 90.0% | 93.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.7% | 87.0% | 92.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Ireland?
- Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Ireland was 87.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 93.0% in 2013.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.0% in 2001.
- How does Ireland rank for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage?
- Ireland ranks 115th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ireland 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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