Papua New Guinea: Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)
In , Papua New Guinea's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) was 44.00.
That's down 15.4% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 85.76 . Papua New Guinea ranks #188 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 30.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.IMM.MEAS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 82.00
- Trough
- 35.00
- 1-year change
- -15.4%
- 5-year change
- +18.9%
- +3.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- -32.3%
- -3.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) |
|---|---|
| 44.0000 | |
| 52.0000 | |
| 41.0000 | |
| 35.0000 | |
| 44.0000 | |
| 37.0000 | |
| 37.0000 | |
| 41.0000 | |
| 46.0000 | |
| 57.0000 |
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.MEAS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Papua New Guinea's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) in 2024?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) was 44.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Papua New Guinea's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) rising or falling?
- Papua New Guinea's Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months) fell 15.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea ranked #188 out of 192 countries reporting Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months).
- How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 30.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.IMM.MEAS), CC BY 4.0.