Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in New Zealand
New Zealand: Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis was 87.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in New Zealand, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 87.0% for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in 2024.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in New Zealand peaked at 91.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places New Zealand 82nd 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 New Zealand, 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 | 86.0% | — |
| 2012 | 85.0% | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 86.0% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 86.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 87.0% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 89.0% | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 90.0% | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 90.0% | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 91.0% | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 82.0% | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 83.0% | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 84.0% | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 87.0% | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 78.9% | 0.0% | 90.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.4% | 82.0% | 91.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 82 Costa Rica 87.0% compare
- 82 Sao Tome and Principe 87.0% compare
- 82 Thailand 87.0% compare
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in New Zealand?
- Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in New Zealand was 87.0% 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 New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 91.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does New Zealand rank for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
- New Zealand ranks 82nd 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 New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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.