Share of children immunized against measles Sri Lanka 2013-2022
In 2022, the rate of children immunized against measles in the age group of 12 to 23 months in Sri Lanka increased by two percentage points (+2.06 percent) compared to 2021. Therefore, the rate of children in Sri Lanka reached a peak in 2022 with 99 percent.
The measles immunization rate of children measures the share of children aged 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 the vaccine.
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The measles immunization rate of children measures the share of children aged 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 the vaccine.
Find more statistics on other topics about Sri Lanka with key insights such as infant mortality rate, share of children aged 12-23 months immunized against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus (DPT), and number of refugees residing.
