Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Zambia
Zambia: Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage was 92.0% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (MCV1) immunization coverage in Zambia, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Zambia is 92.0%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Zambia peaked at 97.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 80.0%, in 2013.
Zambia ranks 82nd 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85.0% | — |
| 2001 | 84.0% | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 84.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 84.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 85.0% | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 93.0% | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 87.0% | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 90.0% | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 96.0% | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 83.0% | -13.5% |
| 2012 | 82.0% | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 80.0% | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 85.0% | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 90.0% | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 97.0% | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 96.0% | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 94.0% | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 93.0% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 96.0% | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 90.0% | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 88.0% | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 86.0% | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 91.0% | +5.8% |
| 2025 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.2% | 84.0% | 93.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.6% | 80.0% | 97.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.5% | 86.0% | 96.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Zambia?
- Measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage in Zambia was 92.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 97.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.0% in 2013.
- How does Zambia rank for measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage?
- Zambia ranks 82nd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine first-dose (mcv1) immunization coverage rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia 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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