Vietnam: measles immunization of children

The rate of children immunized against measles in the age group of 12 to 23 months in Vietnam decreased by eighth percentage points (-8.25 percent) in 2021 in comparison to the previous year. Therefore, 2021 marks the lowest rate of children during the observed period.
The measles immunization rate of children measures the share of children aged 12-23 months who received the measles vaccination before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of the vaccine.

Find more statistics on other topics about Vietnam with key insights such as share of children aged 12-23 months immunized against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT), crude birth rate, and number of tuberculosis infections .

Share of children aged 12-23 months who are immunized against measles in Vietnam from 2012 to 2021

Characteristic	Share of children
2021	89%
2020	97%
2019	95%
2018	97%
2017	97%
2016	99%
2015	97%
2014	97%
2013	98%
2012	96%

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Release date

September 2023

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Region

Vietnam

Survey time period

2012 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Values shown are the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received the measles vaccination before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccine.

The source did not provide a date of publication. The date used here is the date of last update.

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