Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Africa (WHO region)
Africa (WHO region): Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage was 58.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Africa (WHO region), 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Africa (WHO region) is 58.0%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 241.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Africa (WHO region) peaked at 58.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2004.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Africa (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.0% | — |
| 2001 | 5.0% | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 5.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 4.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 4.0% | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5.0% | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 4.0% | -20.0% |
| 2011 | 4.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 6.0% | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 7.0% | +16.7% |
| 2014 | 10.0% | +42.9% |
| 2015 | 17.0% | +70.0% |
| 2016 | 22.0% | +29.4% |
| 2017 | 24.0% | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 25.0% | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 33.0% | +32.0% |
| 2020 | 36.0% | +9.1% |
| 2021 | 38.0% | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 43.0% | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 49.0% | +14.0% |
| 2024 | 55.0% | +12.2% |
| 2025 | 58.0% | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.2% | 4.0% | 33.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.5% | 36.0% | 58.0% | 6 |
More health data for Africa (WHO region)
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 20,261 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 20,578 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 12,202 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 179,400 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -8.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate 160.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate 23.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases 20,578 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases 12,202 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases 179,400 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Africa (WHO region)?
- Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Africa (WHO region) was 58.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Africa (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 58.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Africa (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% in 2004.
- How does Africa (WHO region) rank for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 10th out of 11 groups with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage rising or falling in Africa (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 241.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa (WHO region) data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage by the locally recommended age (%) (WUENIC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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