South Korea: Measles immunization rate

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 South Korea

Percent of children ages 12-23 months with measles immunization

 Latest value 97
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2022
 Average 85
 Min - Max 4 - 99
 Source World Health Organization
The latest value from 2022 is 97 percent, a decline from 98 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 84 percent, based on data from 187 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1980 to 2022 is 85 percent. The minimum value, 4 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 99 percent was recorded in 2004. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Korea - Measles immunization rate - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Korea - Measles immunization rate - historical chart - 1980-2022




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.

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