Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Zambia
Zambia: Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage was 79.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (MCV2) immunization coverage in Zambia, 2000–2025
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Zambia is 79.0%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 68.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Zambia peaked at 79.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Zambia 112th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.8% | 0.0% | 70.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.3% | 69.0% | 79.0% | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Zambia?
- Measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage in Zambia was 79.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 79.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage?
- Zambia ranks 112th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles-containing-vaccine second-dose (mcv2) immunization coverage rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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