Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) … MCV1, WUENIC in Libya
Libya: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage was 93.0% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
93.0%
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
72nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
99.0%
in 2004
All-time low
73.0%
in 2018
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Libya, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Libya is 93.0%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Libya peaked at 99.0% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 73.0%, in 2018.
Libya ranks 72nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 93.0% | — |
| 2001 | 93.0% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 91.0% | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 96.0% | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 99.0% | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 97.0% | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 98.0% | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 98.0% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 96.0% | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 93.0% | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 98.0% | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 97.0% | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 95.0% | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 73.0% | -23.2% |
| 2019 | 73.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 73.0% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 73.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 73.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 73.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 89.0% | +21.9% |
| 2025 | 93.0% | +4.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 93.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 90.0%, 1.0× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Libya's 93.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 96.0%, 97% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.1% | 91.0% | 99.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.9% | 73.0% | 98.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.0% | 73.0% | 93.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More health data for Libya
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,084 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Libya?
- Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Libya was 93.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 99.0% in 2004.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.0% in 2018.
- How does Libya rank for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage?
- Libya ranks 72nd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya 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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