Dominican Republic: Hepatitis B immunization rate

The latest value from 2024 is 86 percent, a decline from 90 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 86 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1997 to 2024 is 79 percent. The minimum value, 46 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 90 percent was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Child immunization rate, hepatitis B is the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received hepatitis B vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized after three doses.