Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) … MCV2, WUENIC in Laos
Laos: Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage was 58.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
58.0%
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
164th
of 194 countries
All-time high
63.0%
in 2018
All-time low
0.0%
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Laos, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Laos recorded 58.0% for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 11.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Laos peaked at 63.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Laos ranks 164th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 Laos, 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 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 63.0% | — |
| 2019 | 50.0% | -20.6% |
| 2020 | 52.0% | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 52.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 49.0% | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 59.0% | +20.4% |
| 2024 | 54.0% | -8.5% |
| 2025 | 58.0% | +7.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 58.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 70.0%, 83% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 58.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.0%, 74% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.3% | 0.0% | 63.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 54.0% | 49.0% | 59.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 162 Mauritania 59.0% compare
- 162 Lebanon 59.0% compare
- 164 Djibouti 58.0% compare
- 164 Togo 58.0% compare
- 167 East Timor 57.0% compare
More health data for Laos
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5667 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,260 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 317 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 15 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5161 % 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 0.0489 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5055 % 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 Laos?
- Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Laos 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 63.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage?
- Laos ranks 164th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Laos 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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