Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Uruguay
Uruguay: Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis was 95.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Uruguay, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Uruguay stood at 95.0%.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Uruguay peaked at 99.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Uruguay ranks 34th 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 Uruguay, 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 | 92.0% | — |
| 2014 | 93.0% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 93.0% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 92.0% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 92.0% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 91.0% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 99.0% | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 91.0% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 82.0% | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 92.0% | +12.2% |
| 2023 | 90.0% | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 95.0% | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.2% | 0.0% | 99.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 90.0% | 82.0% | 95.0% | 5 |
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More health data for Uruguay
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Uruguay?
- Share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in Uruguay was 95.0% 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 99.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Uruguay rank for share of children vaccinated against measles vs. against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis?
- Uruguay ranks 34th 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 Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.