Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) … MCV2, WUENIC in Ireland
Ireland: Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage was 87.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
87.0%
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
81st
of 194 countries
All-time high
92.0%
in 2016
All-time low
0.0%
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Ireland, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Ireland recorded 87.0% for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in 2025.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Ireland peaked at 92.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Ireland 81st 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 Ireland, 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 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 91.0% | — |
| 2015 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 91.0% | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 88.0% | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 87.0% | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 89.0% | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 89.0% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 87.0% | -2.2% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 87.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 92.0%, 95% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 87.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 90.0%, 97% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.7% | 0.0% | 92.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 88.5% | 87.0% | 91.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More health data for Ireland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.89 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,122 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 20 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7228 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6489 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Ireland?
- Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Ireland was 87.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 2016.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Ireland rank for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage?
- Ireland ranks 81st out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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