Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Rwanda
Rwanda: Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis was 93.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Rwanda, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 93.0% for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 1.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Rwanda peaked at 96.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Rwanda ranks 45th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Rwanda, 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 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 87.0% | — |
| 2016 | 90.0% | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 95.0% | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 96.0% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 92.0% | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 91.0% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 85.0% | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 91.0% | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 88.0% | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 93.0% | +5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.0% | 0.0% | 96.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.6% | 85.0% | 93.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 45 Bangladesh 93.0% compare
- 45 Denmark 93.0% compare
- 45 France 93.0% compare
- 45 Jamaica 93.0% compare
- 45 Kyrgyzstan 93.0% compare
- 45 Malaysia 93.0% compare
- 45 Republic of Moldova 93.0% compare
- 45 Nepal 93.0% compare
- 45 Russian Federation 93.0% compare
- 45 Singapore 93.0% compare
- 45 Switzerland 93.0% compare
More health data for Rwanda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.891 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 860.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,738 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate -1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0116 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0091 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Rwanda?
- Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Rwanda was 93.0% 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 96.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Rwanda rank for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
- Rwanda ranks 45th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.