Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) … MCV2, WUENIC in Greece
Greece: Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage was 83.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Greece, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Greece recorded 83.0% for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 16.9% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Greece peaked at 83.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Greece 100th out of 194 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Greece, 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 | 77.0% | — |
| 2008 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 83.0% | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 83.0% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 82.0% | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 81.0% | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 79.0% | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 78.0% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 77.0% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 76.0% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 75.0% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 73.0% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 72.0% | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 71.0% | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 71.0% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 83.0% | +16.9% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 83.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.0%, 90% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Greece's 83.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 90.0%, 92% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.1% | 0.0% | 77.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.3% | 76.0% | 83.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 74.2% | 71.0% | 83.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Greece?
- Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Greece was 83.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 83.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Greece rank for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage?
- Greece ranks 100th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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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