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

In , Ethiopia's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) was 72.00.

That's up 5.9% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 85.76 . Ethiopia ranks #160 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
72.00
Trough
40.00
1-year change
+5.9%
5-year change
+28.6%
+5.2% / yr
10-year change
+33.3%
+2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)
72.0000
68.0000
62.0000
60.0000
57.0000
56.0000
54.0000
59.0000
57.0000
56.0000

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 Ethiopia's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in 2024?
In 2024, Ethiopia's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) was 72.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) rising or falling?
Ethiopia's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) rose 5.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)?
In 2024, Ethiopia ranked #160 out of 192 countries reporting Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months).
How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 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.