Ghana: DPT immunization rate

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 Ghana

Percent of children ages 12-23 months with DPT immunization

 Latest value 99
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2022
 Average 71
 Min - Max 7 - 99
 Source World Health Organization
The latest value from 2022 is 99 percent, an increase from 98 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 85 percent, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for Ghana from 1980 to 2022 is 71 percent. The minimum value, 7 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 99 percent was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Ghana - DPT immunization rate - historical chart - 1980-2022




Definition: Child immunization, DPT, measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received DPT vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.

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