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Cameroon: Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)

In , Cameroon's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) was 71.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 85.76 . Cameroon ranks #167 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.IMM.MEAS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Cameroon Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
80.00
Trough
61.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+16.4%
+3.1% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)
71.0000
71.0000
68.0000
65.0000
63.0000
61.0000
61.0000
67.0000
72.0000
71.0000

About Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)

Child immunization, measles, measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received the measles vaccination before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.

Indicator code: SH.IMM.MEASCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Cameroon's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in 2024?
In 2024, Cameroon's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) was 71.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cameroon's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) rising or falling?
Cameroon's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Cameroon rank globally on Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)?
In 2024, Cameroon ranked #167 out of 192 countries reporting Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months).
How does Cameroon's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) compare to the world average?
The global average for Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in 2024 was 85.76, so Cameroon is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.
What is Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) and how is it measured?
Child immunization, measles, measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received the measles vaccination before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.IMM.MEAS), CC BY 4.0.