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Mauritania: Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children)

In , Mauritania's Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) was 86.00.

That's down 4.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 86.05 . Mauritania ranks #123 globally out of 188 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Mauritania Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
90.00
Trough
42.00
1-year change
-4.4%
5-year change
+7.5%
+1.5% / yr
10-year change
+6.2%
+0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children)
86.0000
90.0000
85.0000
77.0000
81.0000
80.0000
77.0000
76.0000
74.0000
73.0000

About Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children)

Child immunization rate, hepatitis B is the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received hepatitis B vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized after three doses.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Mauritania's Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) in 2024?
In 2024, Mauritania's Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) was 86.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) rising or falling?
Mauritania's Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) fell 4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Mauritania rank globally on Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children)?
In 2024, Mauritania ranked #123 out of 188 countries reporting Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children).
How does Mauritania's Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) compare to the world average?
The global average for Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) in 2024 was 86.05, so Mauritania is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 48.
What is Immunization, HepB3 (% of one-year-old children) and how is it measured?
Child immunization rate, hepatitis B is the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received hepatitis B vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized after three doses.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.IMM.HEPB), CC BY 4.0.