Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus in South Africa
South Africa: Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus was 263,711 one-year-olds in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus in South Africa, 2009–2023
Source: WHO & UNICEF (2025); UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in one-year-olds.
Analysis
In 2023, number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus in South Africa stood at 263,711 one-year-olds.
The figure is up 27.5% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus in South Africa peaked at 951,477 one-year-olds in 2009 and was at its lowest, 176,561 one-year-olds, in 2021.
That places South Africa 20th out of 101 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus in South Africa, year by year
| Year | one-year-olds | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 951,477 one-year-olds | — |
| 2010 | 463,098 one-year-olds | -51.3% |
| 2011 | 371,268 one-year-olds | -19.8% |
| 2012 | 302,522 one-year-olds | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 293,350 one-year-olds | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 216,842 one-year-olds | -26.1% |
| 2015 | 186,303 one-year-olds | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 198,662 one-year-olds | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 213,895 one-year-olds | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 220,383 one-year-olds | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 189,945 one-year-olds | -13.8% |
| 2020 | 194,569 one-year-olds | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 176,561 one-year-olds | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 206,775 one-year-olds | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 263,711 one-year-olds | +27.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 951,477 one-year-olds | 951,477 one-year-olds | 951,477 one-year-olds | 1 |
| 2010s | 265,627 one-year-olds | 186,303 one-year-olds | 463,098 one-year-olds | 10 |
| 2020s | 210,404 one-year-olds | 176,561 one-year-olds | 263,711 one-year-olds | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus in South Africa?
- Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus in South Africa was 263,711 one-year-olds in 2023, according to WHO & UNICEF (2025); UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 951,477 one-year-olds in 2009.
- What is the lowest number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 176,561 one-year-olds in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 101 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from WHO & UNICEF (2025); UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against rotavirus. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of one-year-olds who have not had the final recommended dose (2nd or 3rd) of the rotavirus vaccine in a given year.