Malawi: Measles immunization rate

The latest value from 2024 is 89 percent, an increase from 87 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 86 percent, based on data from 186 countries. Historically, the average for Malawi from 1980 to 2024 is 81 percent. The minimum value, 49 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 96 percent was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Child immunization, measles, measures 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.