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Belgium

Coverage to 2025 · cases to 2025

Vaccination rates and reported vaccine-preventable disease in Belgium, with a data-quality grade on every series.

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96%
MCV1
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
98%
DTP3
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
98%
IPV complete
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
97%
HepB3
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
371
Measles cases
2025 reported
202
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases
2025 reported

Two kinds of number live on this page. Coverage is the share of the target cohort vaccinated, as estimated by WHO and UNICEF each July from the country's reports, surveys and other evidence, shown beside what the country itself reported. Reported cases are what the national surveillance system sent to WHO; they are a floor, not a count of infections. Every row carries a grade; hover or focus it for the reason, or read how grades are assigned.

Vaccination coverage

Vaccination coverage by antigen, latest WHO/UNICEF estimate, country-reported figure, trend since 2000 and data-quality grade
VaccineLatest estimateCountry-reportedTrend since 2000Data quality
BCGTuberculosis vaccine at birth—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
DTP1First dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis98%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—DTP1 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 98% in 2025, lowest 97%, highest 99%.B · good
DTP3Third dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (the WHO benchmark of a working programme)98%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—DTP3 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 98% in 2025, lowest 95%, highest 99%.B · good
IPV1First dose of inactivated polio vaccine99%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—IPV1 coverage: 2015 to 2025, latest 99% in 2025, lowest 99%, highest 99%.B · good
IPV completeInactivated polio vaccine, complete primary series98%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—IPV complete coverage: 2021 to 2025, latest 98% in 2025, lowest 98%, highest 98%.D · poor
MCV1First dose of measles-containing vaccine96%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—MCV1 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 96% in 2025, lowest 82%, highest 96%.B · good
MCV2Second dose of measles-containing vaccine73%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—MCV2 coverage: 2006 to 2025, latest 73% in 2025, lowest 73%, highest 83%.B · good
RCV1First dose of rubella-containing vaccine96%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—RCV1 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 96% in 2025, lowest 82%, highest 96%.B · good
HepB3Third dose of hepatitis B vaccine97%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—HepB3 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 97% in 2025, lowest 60%, highest 98%.B · good
HepB birthHepatitis B birth dose within 24 hours—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
Hib3Third dose of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine97%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—Hib3 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 97% in 2025, lowest 86%, highest 98%.B · good
PCV1Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, first dose—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsD · poor
PCV completePneumococcal conjugate vaccine, final dose of the schedule94%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—PCV complete coverage: 2012 to 2025, latest 94% in 2025, lowest 93%, highest 94%.B · good
RotaCRotavirus vaccine, complete series86%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—RotaC coverage: 2012 to 2025, latest 86% in 2025, lowest 84%, highest 88%.B · good
Yellow feverYellow fever vaccine (countries at risk)—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
MenAMeningococcal A conjugate (meningitis belt)—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
JEJapanese encephalitis vaccine (countries at risk)—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
TCVTyphoid conjugate vaccine—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
PABProtection at birth against neonatal tetanus (maternal tetanus doses)—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
HPV dose 1, girlsHPV programme coverage, first dose, girls80%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—HPV dose 1, girls coverage: 2012 to 2025, latest 80% in 2025, lowest 64%, highest 80%.B · good
HPV complete, girlsHPV programme coverage, complete series, girls72%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—HPV complete, girls coverage: 2012 to 2025, latest 72% in 2025, lowest 59%, highest 72%.B · good
HPV dose 1, boysHPV programme coverage, first dose, boys73%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—HPV dose 1, boys coverage: 2020 to 2025, latest 73% in 2025, lowest 71%, highest 73%.D · poor

Reported vaccine-preventable disease

Reported cases and incidence by disease, latest year, trend since 2000 and data-quality grade
DiseaseReported casesIncidence rateTrend since 2000Data quality
Measles all countries · vaccine evidence371202531.6per 1,000,000 total populationMeasles reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 371 in 2025, lowest 7, highest 576.B · good
Rubella all countries · vaccine evidence020250per 1,000,000 total populationRubella reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 0 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 58.A · strong
Congenital rubella syndrome all countries · vaccine evidence020250per 10,000 live birthsCongenital rubella syndrome reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 0 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 1.B · good
Mumps all countries · vaccine evidence403202534.3per 1,000,000 total populationMumps reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 403 in 2025, lowest 6, highest 4573.A · strong
Pertussis (whooping cough) all countries · vaccine evidence202202517.2per 1,000,000 total populationPertussis (whooping cough) reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 202 in 2025, lowest 16, highest 3078.A · strong
Diphtheria all countries · vaccine evidence1820251.5per 1,000,000 total populationDiphtheria reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 18 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 31.A · strong
Tetanus (total) all countries · vaccine evidence020250per 1,000,000 total populationTetanus (total) reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 0 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 3.C · weak
Neonatal tetanus all countries · vaccine evidence020250per 1,000 live birthsNeonatal tetanus reported cases: 2003 to 2025, latest 0 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 0.D · poor
Polio (paralytic) all countries · vaccine evidence020210per 1,000,000 <15 populationPolio (paralytic) reported cases: 2000 to 2021, latest 0 in 2021, lowest 0, highest 0.D · poor
Yellow fever all countries · vaccine evidence020250per 1,000,000 total populationYellow fever reported cases: 2001 to 2025, latest 0 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 1.C · weak
Japanese encephalitis all countries · vaccine evidence020150per 1,000,000 total populationJapanese encephalitis reported cases: 2006 to 2015, latest 0 in 2015, lowest 0, highest 0.no data
Invasive meningococcal disease all countries · vaccine evidence7220256.1per 1,000,000 total populationInvasive meningococcal disease reported cases: 2020 to 2025, latest 72 in 2025, lowest 28, highest 92.C · weak
Typhoid all countries · vaccine evidence3720253.1per 1,000,000 total populationTyphoid reported cases: 2013 to 2025, latest 37 in 2025, lowest 8, highest 46.A · strong

National schedule (latest WHO listing)

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National immunization schedule
VaccineDoseAgeTarget groupComment
COVID19COVID-19 vaccine1AdultsAll older adults
COVID19COVID-19 vaccine1Health workersHealth and care workers
COVID19COVID-19 vaccine1Pregnant womenPregnant women
COVID19COVID-19 vaccine1Risk group(s)Children and adolescents with chronic conditions, adults with chronic conditions, older adults with chronic conditions, other groups
DTAPHIBHEPBIPVDTaP-Hib-HepB-IPV (acellular) vaccine1W8General/routine
DTAPHIBHEPBIPVDTaP-Hib-HepB-IPV (acellular) vaccine2W12General/routine
DTAPHIBHEPBIPVDTaP-Hib-HepB-IPV (acellular) vaccine3W16General/routine
DTAPHIBHEPBIPVDTaP-Hib-HepB-IPV (acellular) vaccine4M15General/routine
DTAPIPVDTaP-IPV (acellular) vaccine5Y5-Y6General/routine
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine11st contactCatch-up childrenFirst target group: recommended for newborns of HBsAg+ mothers, half an adult dose, at birth. Second target group: catch-up vaccination for children who weren't vaccinated with Hexa (schedule and dose varying according to age). Third target group: it is recommended for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against hep B in case they were not vaccinated with the combination vaccine as a child. For them, the vaccine is not reimbursed but costs will usually be covered by the employer.
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine11st contactHealth workersFirst target group: recommended for newborns of HBsAg+ mothers, half an adult dose, at birth. Second target group: catch-up vaccination for children who weren't vaccinated with Hexa (schedule and dose varying according to age). Third target group: it is recommended for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against hep B in case they were not vaccinated with the combination vaccine as a child. For them, the vaccine is not reimbursed but costs will usually be covered by the employer.
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine1BRisk group(s)First target group: recommended for newborns of HBsAg+ mothers, half an adult dose, at birth. Second target group: catch-up vaccination for children who weren't vaccinated with Hexa (schedule and dose varying according to age). Third target group: it is recommended for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against hep B in case they were not vaccinated with the combination vaccine as a child. For them, the vaccine is not reimbursed but costs will usually be covered by the employer.
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine2+M1Catch-up childrenFirst target group: recommended for newborns of HBsAg+ mothers, half an adult dose, at birth. Second target group: catch-up vaccination for children who weren't vaccinated with Hexa (schedule and dose varying according to age). Third target group: it is recommended for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against hep B in case they were not vaccinated with the combination vaccine as a child. For them, the vaccine is not reimbursed but costs will usually be covered by the employer.
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine2+M1Health workersFirst target group: recommended for newborns of HBsAg+ mothers, half an adult dose, at birth. Second target group: catch-up vaccination for children who weren't vaccinated with Hexa (schedule and dose varying according to age). Third target group: it is recommended for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against hep B in case they were not vaccinated with the combination vaccine as a child. For them, the vaccine is not reimbursed but costs will usually be covered by the employer.
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine3+M6Catch-up childrenFirst target group: recommended for newborns of HBsAg+ mothers, half an adult dose, at birth. Second target group: catch-up vaccination for children who weren't vaccinated with Hexa (schedule and dose varying according to age). Third target group: it is recommended for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against hep B in case they were not vaccinated with the combination vaccine as a child. For them, the vaccine is not reimbursed but costs will usually be covered by the employer.
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine3+M6Health workersFirst target group: recommended for newborns of HBsAg+ mothers, half an adult dose, at birth. Second target group: catch-up vaccination for children who weren't vaccinated with Hexa (schedule and dose varying according to age). Third target group: it is recommended for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against hep B in case they were not vaccinated with the combination vaccine as a child. For them, the vaccine is not reimbursed but costs will usually be covered by the employer.
HPV9HPV-9 (Human papillomavirus 9-valent) vaccine1Y12-Y14HPV administered to females and malesY12 in Dutch- and German-speaking community. Y13-Y14 in French-speaking community
HPV9HPV-9 (Human papillomavirus 9-valent) vaccine2+M6HPV administered to females and malesY12 in Dutch- and German-speaking community. Y13-Y14 in French-speaking community
INFLUENZA_ADULTAdult seasonal influenza vaccine1>=Y65Adults
INFLUENZA_ADULTAdult seasonal influenza vaccine1Health workersHealth and care workers
INFLUENZA_ADULTAdult seasonal influenza vaccine1Pregnant womenPregnant women
INFLUENZA_ADULTAdult seasonal influenza vaccine1Risk group(s)Adults with chronic conditions, residents living in long-term care facilities, other groups
INFLUENZA_PEDIATRICPediatric seasonal influenza vaccine1Risk group(s)Children with chronic conditions
IPVIPV (Inactivated polio vaccine)1<M18Catch-up childrenIn case no hexavalent vaccine is given, 3 doses with 1 month interval.
IPVIPV (Inactivated polio vaccine)11st contactRisk group(s)Asylumseekers from country were polio is still endemicasap after arrival: if <5 months old via normal schedule, if >5 months old via catch-up vaccination schedule.
IPVIPV (Inactivated polio vaccine)2+M1Catch-up childrenIn case no hexavalent vaccine is given, 3 doses with 1 month interval.
IPVIPV (Inactivated polio vaccine)3+M1Catch-up childrenIn case no hexavalent vaccine is given, 3 doses with 1 month interval.
MEN_ACYW_135CONJMeningococcal ACYW conjugate vaccine1M15General/routineChildren born <37w gestation receive dose 1 at 13 months. Booster dose at Y15 is recommended by the NITAG but it is not included in the free regional vaccination program (except in the German-speaking community).
MEN_ACYW_135CONJMeningococcal ACYW conjugate vaccine1M13Risk group(s)Children born <37w gestation receive dose 1 at 13 months. Booster dose at Y15 is recommended by the NITAG but it is not included in the free regional vaccination program (except in the German-speaking community).
MEN_ACYW_135CONJMeningococcal ACYW conjugate vaccine2Y15-Y16General/routineChildren born <37w gestation receive dose 1 at 13 months. Booster dose at Y15 is recommended by the NITAG but it is not included in the free regional vaccination program (except in the German-speaking community).
MMRMMR (Measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine1M12General/routineY7-Y8 in French- and German-speaking community. Y9 in Dutch-speaking community. Since October 2025, MMR2 is given at 24 months in the Dutch-speaking community. In the other communities, it remains at age 7-8
MMRMMR (Measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine2M24-Y9General/routineY7-Y8 in French- and German-speaking community. Y9 in Dutch-speaking community. Since October 2025, MMR2 is given at 24 months in the Dutch-speaking community. In the other communities, it remains at age 7-8
MPOXMpox (monkeypox) vaccine11st contactRisk group(s)See NITAG advice (revised March 2026): https://www.hgr-css.be/file/download/357dafeb-6eb0-4546-adfb-f1ffd010b010/PYIX9mafWRRWpFUtHJ7nNWSopESmD2CqZLI0xr3wKo3d.pdf
MPOXMpox (monkeypox) vaccine2+M1Risk group(s)See NITAG advice (revised March 2026): https://www.hgr-css.be/file/download/357dafeb-6eb0-4546-adfb-f1ffd010b010/PYIX9mafWRRWpFUtHJ7nNWSopESmD2CqZLI0xr3wKo3d.pdf
PCV13PCV-13 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13-valent) vaccine1W8General/routine
PCV13PCV-13 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13-valent) vaccine2W16General/routine
PCV13PCV-13 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13-valent) vaccine2W12Risk group(s)Children born before 37 weeks of gestation get an extra dose at W12.
PCV13PCV-13 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13-valent) vaccine3M12General/routine
PCV20PCV-20 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20-valent) vaccine1Y65AdultsAll adults 65+; adults 18-64 with comorbidities or with increased of pneumococcal infections.
PCV20PCV-20 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20-valent) vaccine1W8General/routineThis vaccine is since 2025 recommended by the NITAG for childhood vaccination instead of PCV13. However, at the moment PCV13 is still the vaccine used in the free vaccination programs.
PCV20PCV-20 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20-valent) vaccine1Risk group(s)All adults 65+; adults 18-64 with comorbidities or with increased of pneumococcal infections.
PCV20PCV-20 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20-valent) vaccine2W16General/routineThis vaccine is since 2025 recommended by the NITAG for childhood vaccination instead of PCV13. However, at the moment PCV13 is still the vaccine used in the free vaccination programs.
PCV20PCV-20 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20-valent) vaccine3W24General/routineThis vaccine is since 2025 recommended by the NITAG for childhood vaccination instead of PCV13. However, at the moment PCV13 is still the vaccine used in the free vaccination programs.
PCV20PCV-20 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 20-valent) vaccine4M12General/routineThis vaccine is since 2025 recommended by the NITAG for childhood vaccination instead of PCV13. However, at the moment PCV13 is still the vaccine used in the free vaccination programs.
PPV23PPV-23 (Pneumococcal polysaccharide 23-valent) vaccine1Y65AdultsThis vaccine was recommended for older adults, as alternative for PCV20, and as a booster dose for persons with underlying medical conditions and increased risk of severe pneumococcal disease. In December 2025 the recommendation changed and this vaccine is no longer recommended.
PPV23PPV-23 (Pneumococcal polysaccharide 23-valent) vaccine1Risk group(s)This vaccine was recommended for older adults, as alternative for PCV20, and as a booster dose for persons with underlying medical conditions and increased risk of severe pneumococcal disease. In December 2025 the recommendation changed and this vaccine is no longer recommended.
ROTAVIRUS_1RV-1 (Rotavirus 1-valent) vaccine1W8General/routineBoth RV-1 and RV-5 are used. Rotavirus vaccination is recommended for all in the basic schedule, but is not included in the free vaccination program.
ROTAVIRUS_1RV-1 (Rotavirus 1-valent) vaccine2W12General/routineBoth RV-1 and RV-5 are used. Rotavirus vaccination is recommended for all in the basic schedule, but is not included in the free vaccination program.
ROTAVIRUS_5RV-5 (Rotavirus 5-valent) vaccine1W8General/routineBoth RV-1 and RV-5 are used. Rotavirus vaccination is recommended for all in the basic schedule, but is not included in the free vaccination program.
ROTAVIRUS_5RV-5 (Rotavirus 5-valent) vaccine2W12General/routineBoth RV-1 and RV-5 are used. Rotavirus vaccination is recommended for all in the basic schedule, but is not included in the free vaccination program.
ROTAVIRUS_5RV-5 (Rotavirus 5-valent) vaccine3W16General/routineBoth RV-1 and RV-5 are used. Rotavirus vaccination is recommended for all in the basic schedule, but is not included in the free vaccination program.
RSVRSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine1Y75AdultsAged 75 and older
RSVRSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine1Pregnant womenMaternal vaccine (Abrysvo) for women expected to deliver between early September and end of March
RSVRSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine1Y60Risk group(s)People aged 60 and above with: at least one risk factor for severe RSV, immunocompromised patients, or living in a nursing home
RSV_MONORSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) monoclonal antibodies1BGeneral/routinebirths in the period October 1, 2024 – February 17, 2025; births in the period April 1 – September 30, 2024
RSV_MONORSV (Respiratory syncytial virus) monoclonal antibodies1Y1-Y2Risk group(s)For Children at increased risk of severe disease Nirsevimab is also recommended during their second RSV season (1-2 years old)
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine1Y25AdultsAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine1Health workersAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine1Pregnant womenAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine2+Y10AdultsAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine3+Y10AdultsAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine4+Y10AdultsAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine5+Y10AdultsAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine6+Y10AdultsAdults Y25 and booster every 10 years after that. Pregnant women (each pregnancy) between 24 and 32 weeks of pregnancy, and their close environment (cocoon vaccination). Healthcare and child care staff who didn't get a booster in the last 10 years are also specifically recommended to get vaccinated
TDAP_STdap (Tetanus, diphtheria for older children and adults and acellular pertussis) vaccine6Y14-Y16General/routine

Compare schedules across 31 countries on the schedule hub.

Data and sources

Coverage figures are WHO/UNICEF estimates unless a row says otherwise; reported cases are what national authorities sent to WHO and undercount true infections. Each series carries a data-quality grade that says why.

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