Health · Southern Africa
South Africa Measles Immunization
76%as of 2024-5.0% vs 2023
Share of children ages 12-23 months immunized against measles. Source: WHO GHO. Updated June 19, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Measles Immunization |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 76% |
| 2023 | 80% |
| 2022 | 86% |
| 2021 | 87% |
| 2020 | 84% |
| 2019 | 83% |
| 2018 | 81% |
| 2017 | 81% |
| 2016 | 84% |
| 2015 | 86% |
| 2014 | 84% |
| 2013 | 78% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=measles_immunization_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Measles Immunization across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Measles Immunization |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 57% |
| Kenya | 88% |
| Egypt | 97% |
| Ghana | 90% |
| Ethiopia | 72% |
| Tanzania | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's measles immunization coverage?
South Africa's measles immunization coverage is 76% as of 2024, according to WHO GHO.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from WHO GHO and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Measles Immunization data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=measles_immunization_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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