Pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (PCVc) in South Africa

South Africa: Pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (PCVc) was 65.0% in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
65.0%
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
138th
of 192 countries
All-time high
89.0%
in 2022
All-time low
0.0%
in 2008
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (PCVc) in South Africa, 2008–2025

0204060802008201620252008: 02009: 102010: 582011: 622012: 752013: 772014: 852015: 852016: 822017: 792018: 832019: 862020: 832021: 872022: 892023: 842024: 822025: 65

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 65.0% for pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc) in 2025.

That represents a change of down 20.7% on the previous year and down 23.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc) in South Africa peaked at 89.0% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2008.

South Africa ranks 138th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.0% 0.0% 10.0% 2
2010s 77.2% 58.0% 86.0% 10
2020s 81.7% 65.0% 89.0% 6

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 135 Lebanon 67.0% compare
  2. 136 Romania 66.0% compare
  3. 136 Nauru 66.0% compare
  4. 139 Benin 64.0% compare
  5. 140 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 63.0% compare
  6. 140 Afghanistan 63.0% compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc) in South Africa?
Pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc) in South Africa was 65.0% in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 89.0% in 2022.
What is the lowest pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2008.
How does South Africa rank for pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc)?
South Africa ranks 138th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (pcvc) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (PCVc) immunization coverage by the locally recommended age (%) (WUENIC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pneumococcal conjugate second or third-dose vaccines (PCVc) immunization coverage by the locally recommended age (%) (WUENIC)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
206 places, 3,705 data points, 2008–2025
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