Niger: DPT immunization rate

The latest value from 2024 is 86 percent, an increase from 85 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 86 percent, based on data from 186 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1981 to 2024 is 45 percent. The minimum value, 4 percent, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 86 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

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.