Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) … MCV1, WUENIC in Namibia
Namibia: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage was 84.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
84.0%
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
128th
of 194 countries
All-time high
91.0%
in 2021
All-time low
58.0%
in 2001
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Namibia, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Namibia is 84.0%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and down 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Namibia peaked at 91.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 58.0%, in 2001.
That places Namibia 128th 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 69.0% | — |
| 2001 | 58.0% | -15.9% |
| 2002 | 68.0% | +17.2% |
| 2003 | 70.0% | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 70.0% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 73.0% | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 63.0% | -13.7% |
| 2007 | 69.0% | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 73.0% | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 76.0% | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 75.0% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 74.0% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 76.0% | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 82.0% | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 83.0% | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 85.0% | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 75.0% | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 80.0% | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 82.0% | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 80.0% | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 90.0% | +12.5% |
| 2021 | 91.0% | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 89.0% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 86.0% | -3.4% |
| 2024 | 79.0% | -8.1% |
| 2025 | 84.0% | +6.3% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 84.0% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 84.0%, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 84.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 80.5%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.9% | 58.0% | 76.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.2% | 74.0% | 85.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.5% | 79.0% | 91.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6445 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,046 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (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 0.0644 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Namibia?
- Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Namibia was 84.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 91.0% in 2021.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.0% in 2001.
- How does Namibia rank for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage?
- Namibia ranks 128th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Namibia 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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