Sri Lanka: Hepatitis B immunization rate

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 Sri Lanka

Percent of one-year-old children with Hepatitis B immunization

 Latest value 98
 Year 2022
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2003 - 2022
 Average 93
 Min - Max 32 - 99
 Source World Health Organization
The latest value from 2022 is 98 percent, an increase from 96 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 85 percent, based on data from 183 countries. Historically, the average for Sri Lanka from 2003 to 2022 is 93 percent. The minimum value, 32 percent, was reached in 2003 while the maximum of 99 percent was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
Sri Lanka - Hepatitis B immunization rate - Recent values chart

Historical series
Sri Lanka - Hepatitis B immunization rate - historical chart - 2003-2022




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.

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