Lao PDR—DPT Immunization (% of children)
Lao PDR's dpt immunization (% of children) was 67.0% in 2024, ranking #177 out of 193 countries. This represents a -9.5% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 83.0% (2013) and the lowest was 45.0% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.0% | -9.5% |
| 2023 | 74.0% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 70.0% | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 65.0% | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 61.0% | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 66.0% | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 75.0% | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 78.0% | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 82.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 82.0% | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 83.0% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 83.0% | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 77.0% | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 76.0% | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 74.0% | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 67.0% | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 61.0% | +22.0% |
| 2007 | 50.0% | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 57.0% | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 49.0% | +8.9% |
| 2004 | 45.0% | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 49.0% | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 53.0% | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 52.0% | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 51.0% |
Top Countries — DPT Immunization (% of children)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 2 | Hungary | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 3 | Monaco | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 4 | St. Lucia | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 5 | Tonga | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 6 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 7 | Maldives | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 8 | Luxembourg | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Kuwait | 99.0% | 2024 |
| 10 | Antigua and Barbuda | 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).