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    Global Average Vaccination Rate

    Last updated: February 3, 2026

    84%

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    The global average childhood vaccination rate (DTP3 — three doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) is approximately 84%. Coverage dropped to 81% during COVID-19 but has partially recovered. Over 14 million children remain under-vaccinated annually.

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    Source: WHO/UNICEF

    Global Average Vaccination Rate by Country

    Country Value (%) ↓Source
    China99NHC
    Saudi Arabia98MOH
    United Arab Emirates98MOHAP
    Japan97MHLW
    South Korea97KCDC
    France96Santé Publique
    Australia95DOH
    United Kingdom94PHE
    Germany93RKI
    United States93CDC
    Canada92PHAC
    India85MOHFW
    Brazil80PNI
    South Africa76DOH
    Pakistan75EPI
    Nigeria57NPHCDA

    Why This Average Exists

    Vaccination coverage is one of the most important public health metrics, directly preventing millions of deaths from infectious diseases each year.

    Factors That Affect Global Average Vaccination Rate

    • Healthcare infrastructure
    • Vaccine supply chains
    • Public trust
    • Government funding
    • Geographic access
    • Conflict and instability

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    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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