Sierra Leone—DPT Immunization (% of children)
Sierra Leone's dpt immunization (% of children) was 91.0% in 2024, ranking #100 out of 193 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 95.0% (2019) and the lowest was 38.0% (2001). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 91.0% | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 91.0% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 91.0% | -4.2% |
| 2019 | 95.0% | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 93.0% | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 90.0% | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 84.0% | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 86.0% | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 83.0% | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 92.0% | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 91.0% | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 89.0% | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 86.0% | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 84.0% | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 77.0% | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 64.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 64.0% | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 65.0% | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 65.0% | -11.0% |
| 2003 | 73.0% | +37.7% |
| 2002 | 53.0% | +39.5% |
| 2001 | 38.0% | -13.6% |
| 2000 | 44.0% |
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).