Countries with the Worst Measles Vaccination (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Montenegro leads with measles immunization (% of children) of 23.0%.
Central African Republic ranks #2 at 41.0%.
Yemen, Rep. ranks #3 at 41.0%.
Benin ranks #4 at 44.0%.
Papua New Guinea ranks #5 at 44.0%.
Bottom 25 Countries by Measles Immunization (% of children)
| # | Country | Measles Immunization (% of children) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Montenegro | 23.0% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Central African Republic | 41.0% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Yemen, Rep. | 41.0% | 2024 |
| 4 |  Benin | 44.0% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Papua New Guinea | 44.0% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Madagascar | 46.0% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Sudan | 46.0% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Angola | 53.0% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Equatorial Guinea | 53.0% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 55.0% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Afghanistan | 55.0% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Gabon | 57.0% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Nigeria | 57.0% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Guinea | 60.0% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Vanuatu | 61.0% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 64.0% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Mozambique | 65.0% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Guinea-Bissau | 65.0% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Chad | 66.0% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Bolivia | 67.0% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Lebanon | 67.0% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 69.0% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Lao PDR | 69.0% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Comoros | 70.0% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Cameroon | 71.0% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest measles immunization (% of children) in 2024?
Montenegro has the lowest measles immunization (% of children) at 23.0% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 25 countries out of 193 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.