Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage was 89.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 89.0%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 93.0% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 81.0%, in 2004.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 103rd 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 88.0% | — |
| 2001 | 85.0% | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 82.0% | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 81.0% | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 82.0% | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 85.0% | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 86.0% | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 86.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 86.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 89.0% | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 90.0% | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 92.0% | +2.2% |
| 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 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 90.0% | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 89.0% | -1.1% |
| 2025 | 89.0% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.6% | 81.0% | 88.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.7% | 89.0% | 93.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.0% | 89.0% | 91.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 103 Barbados 89.0% compare
- 103 New Zealand 89.0% compare
- 106 Bulgaria 88.0% compare
- 106 Marshall Islands 88.0% compare
- 106 Monaco 88.0% compare
- 106 Mexico 88.0% compare
- 106 Belize 88.0% compare
- 106 Malawi 88.0% compare
- 106 Netherlands 88.0% compare
- 106 Burkina Faso 88.0% compare
- 106 Eswatini 88.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 89.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 93.0% in 2013.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.0% in 2004.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 103rd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 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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