Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Botswana
Botswana: Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis was 77.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Botswana, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 77.0% for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Botswana peaked at 85.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Botswana ranks 120th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % | 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 | 82.0% | — |
| 2014 | 85.0% | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 80.0% | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 74.0% | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 74.0% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 74.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 76.0% | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 66.0% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 70.0% | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 77.0% | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 79.0% | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 77.0% | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.5% | 0.0% | 85.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.8% | 66.0% | 79.0% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Botswana?
- Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Botswana was 77.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 85.0% in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Botswana rank for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
- Botswana ranks 120th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Shown is the second-dose measles vaccination coverage of children against the DTP3 vaccination coverage of 12 to 23 month old children. The age at which children receive the second vaccination of measles varies between countries but is typically between 15 months and 6 years old.