Dominican Republic—DPT Immunization (% of children)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #122 of 193
Latest Value
87.0%
2024
YoY Change
-3.3%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#122
of 193 countries
Maximum
91.0%
2014
Minimum
72.0%
2001
CAGR
+0.5%
25 years
Last
87.0%
Previous
90.0%
Highest
91.0%
Lowest
72.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.0% | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 90.0% | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 88.0% | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 84.0% | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 82.0% | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 89.0% | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 87.0% | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 84.0% | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 87.0% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 85.0% | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 91.0% | +9.6% |
| 2013 | 83.0% | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 85.0% | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 84.0% | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 88.0% | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 82.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 82.0% | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 85.0% | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 89.0% | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 87.0% | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 79.0% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 79.0% | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 82.0% | +13.9% |
| 2001 | 72.0% | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 78.0% |
Top Countries — DPT Immunization (% of children)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Lucia | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Japan | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | Antigua and Barbuda | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Jamaica | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 6 | Oman | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 7 | Hungary | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | Brunei Darussalam | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Portugal | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 10 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 99.0% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Child immunization, DPT, measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received DPT vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Health Organization (WHO), uri: http://www.who.int/immunization/monitoring_surveillance/en/;UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →