Zambia: Hepatitis B immunization rate

The latest value from 2024 is 91 percent, an increase from 90 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 86 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Zambia from 2005 to 2024 is 87 percent. The minimum value, 78 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 95 percent was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings or world map 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.