Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Greece
Greece: Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis was 71.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Greece, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Greece recorded 71.0% for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in 2024.
That represents a change of down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Greece peaked at 83.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Greece 136th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Greece, 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 | 77.0% | — |
| 2008 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 77.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 83.0% | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 83.0% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 82.0% | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 81.0% | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 79.0% | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 78.0% | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 77.0% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 76.0% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 75.0% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 73.0% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 72.0% | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 71.0% | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 71.0% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.1% | 0.0% | 77.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.3% | 76.0% | 83.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.4% | 71.0% | 75.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
- 133 Chile 73.0% compare
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- 136 Bosnia and Herzegovina 71.0% compare
- 136 Philippines 71.0% compare
- 139 Comoros 70.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Greece?
- Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Greece was 71.0% 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 83.0% in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Greece rank for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
- Greece ranks 136th 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 Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece 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.