South Africa—Measles Immunization Coverage (%)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #170 of 193Updated August 2026
Latest Value
66%
2025
YoY Change
-13.2%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#170
of 193 countries
Maximum
87%
2021
Minimum
62%
2003
CAGR
-0.3%
26 years
Last
66%
Previous
76%
Highest
87%
Lowest
62%
Unit
Percent
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Africa's measles immunization coverage (%) was 66% in 2025, ranking #170 out of 193 countries. This represents a -13.2% change from 2024. Over the past 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66% | -13.2% |
| 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 | 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