South Africa—Measles Immunization Coverage (%)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #154 of 192Updated April 2026
Latest Value
76%
2024
YoY Change
-5.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#154
of 192 countries
Maximum
87%
2021
Minimum
62%
2003
CAGR
+0.2%
25 years
Last
76%
Previous
80%
Highest
87%
Lowest
62%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's measles immunization coverage (%) was 76% in 2024, ranking #154 out of 192 countries. This represents a -5.0% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 87% (2021) and the lowest was 62% (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76% | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 80% | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 86% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 87% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 84% | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 83% | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 81% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 81% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 84% | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 86% | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 84% | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 78% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 79% | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 77% | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 72% | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 77% | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 73% | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 68% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 69% | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 64% | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 63% | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 62% | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 65% | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 69% | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 72% |
Top Countries — Measles Immunization Coverage (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourg | 99% | 2024 |
| 2 | Jordan | 99% | 2024 |
| 3 | Portugal | 99% | 2024 |
| 4 | Brunei Darussalam | 99% | 2024 |
| 5 | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 99% | 2024 |
| 6 | Cyprus | 99% | 2024 |
| 7 | Turkmenistan | 99% | 2024 |
| 8 | Uzbekistan | 99% | 2024 |
| 9 | Qatar | 99% | 2024 |
| 10 | Tonga | 99% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Measles Immunization Coverage (%) — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Percent