Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) … MCV2, WUENIC in Botswana
Botswana: Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage was 66.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
66.0%
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
147th
of 194 countries
All-time high
85.0%
in 2014
All-time low
0.0%
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Botswana, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 66.0% for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Botswana peaked at 85.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Botswana 147th out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 82.0% | — |
| 2014 | 85.0% | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 80.0% | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 74.0% | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 74.0% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 74.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 76.0% | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 66.0% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 70.0% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 77.0% | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 79.0% | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 77.0% | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 66.0% | -14.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 66.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 85.0%, 78% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 66.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 66.0%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.5% | 0.0% | 85.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.5% | 66.0% | 79.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 281 deaths (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Botswana?
- Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Botswana was 66.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 85.0% in 2014.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Botswana rank for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage?
- Botswana ranks 147th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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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