Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) … MCV2, WUENIC in Malawi
Malawi: Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage was 68.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
68.0%
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
141st
of 194 countries
All-time high
75.0%
in 2019
All-time low
0.0%
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Malawi, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 68.0% for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 750.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Malawi peaked at 75.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Malawi 141st 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 Malawi, 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 | 8.0% | — |
| 2016 | 61.0% | +662.5% |
| 2017 | 67.0% | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 72.0% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 75.0% | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 75.0% | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 74.0% | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 60.0% | -18.9% |
| 2023 | 65.0% | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 69.0% | +6.2% |
| 2025 | 68.0% | -1.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 68.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 60.0%, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 68.0% 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 | 28.3% | 0.0% | 75.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.5% | 60.0% | 75.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More health data for Malawi
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8368 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9312 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 856.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,399 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0714 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Malawi?
- Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Malawi was 68.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 75.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Malawi rank for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage?
- Malawi ranks 141st out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 750.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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