Papua New Guinea—Measles Immunization Coverage (%)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #190 of 193Updated August 2026
Latest Value
45%
2025
YoY Change
+2.3%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#190
of 193 countries
Maximum
82%
2005
Minimum
35%
2021
CAGR
-1.7%
26 years
Last
45%
Previous
44%
Highest
82%
Lowest
35%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's measles immunization coverage (%) was 45% in 2025, ranking #190 out of 193 countries. This represents a +2.3% change from 2024. Over the past 26 years, the highest recorded value was 82% (2005) and the lowest was 35% (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Papua New Guinea's measles immunization coverage dropped to 44% in 2024, ranking 188th globally, down from 52% in 2023.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45% | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 44% | -15.4% |
| 2023 | 52% | +26.8% |
| 2022 | 41% | +17.1% |
| 2021 | 35% | -20.5% |
| 2020 | 44% | +18.9% |
| 2019 | 37% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 37% | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 41% | -10.9% |
| 2016 | 46% | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 57% | -12.3% |
| 2014 | 65% | -9.7% |
| 2013 | 72% | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 71% | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 66% | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 63% | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 65% | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 66% | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 72% | -12.2% |
| 2006 | 82% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 82% | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 77% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 77% | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 73% | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 65% | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 69% |
Top Countries — Measles Immunization Coverage (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 99% | 2025 |
| 2 | Andorra | 99% | 2025 |
| 3 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 99% | 2025 |
| 4 | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | 99% | 2025 |
| 5 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 99% | 2025 |
| 6 | Qatar | 99% | 2025 |
| 7 | Luxembourg | 99% | 2025 |
| 8 | Latvia | 99% | 2025 |
| 9 | Cuba | 99% | 2025 |
| 10 | Maldives | 99% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Measles Immunization Coverage (%) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Percent