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Zambia

Coverage to 2025 · cases to 2025

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

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92%
MCV1
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
91%
DTP3
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
76%
IPV complete
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
91%
HepB3
2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate
299
Measles cases
2024 reported
0
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases
2018 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 birth92%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate81.7%BCG coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 92% in 2025, lowest 85%, highest 99%.A · strong
DTP1First dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis96%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate85%DTP1 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 96% in 2025, lowest 86%, highest 98%.B · good
DTP3Third dose of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (the WHO benchmark of a working programme)91%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate84.6%DTP3 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 91% in 2025, lowest 78%, highest 95%.A · strong
IPV1First dose of inactivated polio vaccine87%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate82.0%IPV1 coverage: 2018 to 2025, latest 87% in 2025, lowest 36%, highest 87%.B · good
IPV completeInactivated polio vaccine, complete primary series76%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate76.1%IPV complete coverage: 2024 to 2025, latest 76% in 2025, lowest 56%, highest 76%.C · weak
MCV1First dose of measles-containing vaccine92%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate86.3%MCV1 coverage: 2000 to 2025, latest 92% in 2025, lowest 80%, highest 97%.A · strong
MCV2Second dose of measles-containing vaccine79%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate69%MCV2 coverage: 2014 to 2025, latest 79% in 2025, lowest 33%, highest 79%.B · good
RCV1First dose of rubella-containing vaccine92%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate86.3%RCV1 coverage: 2017 to 2025, latest 92% in 2025, lowest 86%, highest 96%.B · good
HepB3Third dose of hepatitis B vaccine91%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate84.6%HepB3 coverage: 2005 to 2025, latest 91% in 2025, lowest 78%, highest 95%.A · strong
HepB birthHepatitis B birth dose within 24 hours0%2019 · Administrative (country-reported)0%HepB birth coverage: 2005 to 2019, latest 0% in 2019, lowest 0%, highest 95.49%.D · poor
Hib3Third dose of Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine91%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate84.6%Hib3 coverage: 2004 to 2025, latest 91% in 2025, lowest 78%, highest 95%.A · strong
PCV1Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, first dose85.1%2025 · Administrative (country-reported)85.1%PCV1 coverage: 2014 to 2025, latest 85.13% in 2025, lowest 81.84%, highest 103.06%.D · poor
PCV completePneumococcal conjugate vaccine, final dose of the schedule88%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate85.2%PCV complete coverage: 2014 to 2025, latest 88% in 2025, lowest 77%, highest 94%.A · strong
RotaCRotavirus vaccine, complete series80%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate83.0%RotaC coverage: 2014 to 2025, latest 80% in 2025, lowest 45%, highest 96%.A · strong
Yellow feverYellow fever vaccine (countries at risk)0%2019 · Administrative (country-reported)0%Yellow fever coverage: 2006 to 2019, latest 0% in 2019, lowest 0%, highest 0%.D · poor
MenAMeningococcal A conjugate (meningitis belt)0%2019 · Administrative (country-reported)0%MenA coverage: 2016 to 2019, latest 0% in 2019, lowest 0%, highest 0%.D · poor
JEJapanese encephalitis vaccine (countries at risk)0%2019 · Administrative (country-reported)0%JE coverage: 2014 to 2019, latest 0% in 2019, lowest 0%, highest 0%.D · poor
TCVTyphoid conjugate vaccine—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data
PABProtection at birth against neonatal tetanus (maternal tetanus doses)85%2024 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—PAB coverage: 2000 to 2024, latest 85% in 2024, lowest 78%, highest 91%.D · poor
HPV dose 1, girlsHPV programme coverage, first dose, girls52%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—HPV dose 1, girls coverage: 2019 to 2025, latest 52% in 2025, lowest 44%, highest 99%.D · poor
HPV complete, girlsHPV programme coverage, complete series, girls52%2025 · WHO/UNICEF estimate—HPV complete, girls coverage: 2020 to 2025, latest 52% in 2025, lowest 33%, highest 68%.D · poor
HPV dose 1, boysHPV programme coverage, first dose, boys—% · Administrative (country-reported)—too few pointsno data

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 evidence299202414per 1,000,000 total populationMeasles reported cases: 2000 to 2024, latest 299 in 2024, lowest 8, highest 30930.B · good
Rubella all countries · vaccine evidence3020241.4per 1,000,000 total populationRubella reported cases: 2003 to 2024, latest 30 in 2024, lowest 0, highest 1506.B · good
Congenital rubella syndrome all countries · vaccine evidence020170per 10,000 live birthsCongenital rubella syndrome reported cases: 2005 to 2017, latest 0 in 2017, lowest 0, highest 10.D · poor
Mumps all countries · vaccine evidence17920258.2per 1,000,000 total populationMumps reported cases: 2000 to 2025, latest 179 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 34364.B · good
Pertussis (whooping cough) all countries · vaccine evidence020180per 1,000,000 total populationPertussis (whooping cough) reported cases: 2000 to 2018, latest 0 in 2018, lowest 0, highest 953.D · poor
Diphtheria all countries · vaccine evidence020240per 1,000,000 total populationDiphtheria reported cases: 2000 to 2024, latest 0 in 2024, lowest 0, highest 50.C · weak
Tetanus (total) all countries · vaccine evidence220250.1per 1,000,000 total populationTetanus (total) reported cases: 2000 to 2025, latest 2 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 193.B · good
Neonatal tetanus all countries · vaccine evidence220250per 1,000 live birthsNeonatal tetanus reported cases: 2000 to 2025, latest 2 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 130.B · good
Polio (paralytic) all countries · vaccine evidence120230.1per 1,000,000 <15 populationPolio (paralytic) reported cases: 2000 to 2023, latest 1 in 2023, lowest 0, highest 3.C · weak
Yellow fever all countries · vaccine evidence020200per 1,000,000 total populationYellow fever reported cases: 2000 to 2020, latest 0 in 2020, lowest 0, highest 0.D · poor
Japanese encephalitis all countries · vaccine evidence020180per 1,000,000 total populationJapanese encephalitis reported cases: 2006 to 2018, latest 0 in 2018, lowest 0, highest 0.D · poor
Invasive meningococcal disease all countries · vaccine evidence3920251.8per 1,000,000 total populationInvasive meningococcal disease reported cases: 2020 to 2025, latest 39 in 2025, lowest 39, highest 954.C · weak
Typhoid all countries · vaccine evidence19820259per 1,000,000 total populationTyphoid reported cases: 2019 to 2025, latest 198 in 2025, lowest 0, highest 198.C · weak

National schedule (latest WHO listing)

Show the schedule (61 rows)
National immunization schedule
VaccineDoseAgeTarget groupComment
BCGBCG (Baccille Calmette Guérin) vaccine1W1General/routineLive births
CHOLERACholera vaccine1>=Y1Risk group(s) · SUBNATIONAL>=Y1 - In the year under review the country administered cholera vaccines for outbreak response in identified Priority Areas for Multisectoral Intervention (PAMIs) except in one district where preventive doses were administered as part of the Controlled Temperature Chain (CTC) study
COVID19COVID-19 vaccine1AdultsAll adults, all older adults
COVID19COVID-19 vaccine1General/routineAll children and adolescents
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
DTWPHIBHEPBDTwP-Hib-HepB (Whole cell) vaccine1W6General/routineSurviving infants
DTWPHIBHEPBDTwP-Hib-HepB (Whole cell) vaccine2W10General/routineSurviving infants
DTWPHIBHEPBDTwP-Hib-HepB (Whole cell) vaccine3W14General/routineSurviving infants
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine11st contactHealth workers · SUBNATIONALHealthcare Workers in the selected 13 pilot districts (3-year pilot)
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine2+W4Health workers · SUBNATIONALHealthcare Workers in the selected 13 pilot districts (3-year pilot)
HEPB_ADULTAdult Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine3+M6Health workers · SUBNATIONALHealthcare Workers in the selected 13 pilot districts (3-year pilot)
HPV4HPV-4 (Human papillomavirus 4-valent) vaccine1<Y14Catch-up childrenIn 2024, Zambia introduced single aged cohort and single dose schedule. Girls aged 9 years old (in school and out of school). Catch up vaccination for missed girls is provided upto 14 years.
HPV4HPV-4 (Human papillomavirus 4-valent) vaccine1Y9HPV for females onlyIn 2024, Zambia introduced single aged cohort and single dose schedule. Girls aged 9 years old (in school and out of school). Catch up vaccination for missed girls is provided upto 14 years.
HPV4HPV-4 (Human papillomavirus 4-valent) vaccine1Y9Risk group(s)For girls living with HIV, six months after 1st dose. For girls living with HIV, 12 months after 2nd dose
HPV4HPV-4 (Human papillomavirus 4-valent) vaccine2+M2Risk group(s)For girls living with HIV, six months after 1st dose. For girls living with HIV, 12 months after 2nd dose
HPV4HPV-4 (Human papillomavirus 4-valent) vaccine3+M4Risk group(s)For girls living with HIV, six months after 1st dose. For girls living with HIV, 12 months after 2nd dose
INFLUENZA_ADULTAdult seasonal influenza vaccine1Health workersThis recommended together with a full recommendation on Hepatitis B Vaccination for Health Workers. The Health Worker Vaccination pilot is expected to generate more information for the review of the interim recommendation.
IPVIPV (Inactivated polio vaccine)1W14General/routineSurviving infants
IPVIPV (Inactivated polio vaccine)2M9General/routineSurviving infants
MALARIAMalaria vaccine1M6General/routine · SUBNATIONALSurviving Infants in high to moderate transmission (current scope is 83 out of 116 districts)
MALARIAMalaria vaccine2M7General/routine · SUBNATIONALSurviving Infants in high to moderate transmission (current scope is 83 out of 116 districts)
MALARIAMalaria vaccine3M8General/routine · SUBNATIONALSurviving Infants in high to moderate transmission (current scope is 83 out of 116 districts)
MALARIAMalaria vaccine4M18General/routine · SUBNATIONALSurviving Infants in high to moderate transmission (current scope is 83 out of 116 districts)
MPOXMpox (monkeypox) vaccine11st contactRisk group(s) · SUBNATIONALContacts of cases
MPOXMpox (monkeypox) vaccine2+W4Risk group(s) · SUBNATIONALContacts of cases
MRMR (Measles and rubella) vaccine1M9General/routineSurviving infants
MRMR (Measles and rubella) vaccine2M18General/routineSurviving infants
OPVOPV (Oral polio vaccine)1M9Catch-up childrenSurviving infants. A birth dose for OPV (OPV0) is provided upto 13 days, if missed the dose is provided at the age of 9 months (OPV4).
OPVOPV (Oral polio vaccine)1BGeneral/routineSurviving infants. A birth dose for OPV (OPV0) is provided upto 13 days, if missed the dose is provided at the age of 9 months (OPV4).
OPVOPV (Oral polio vaccine)2W6General/routineSurviving infants. A birth dose for OPV (OPV0) is provided upto 13 days, if missed the dose is provided at the age of 9 months (OPV4).
OPVOPV (Oral polio vaccine)3W10General/routineSurviving infants. A birth dose for OPV (OPV0) is provided upto 13 days, if missed the dose is provided at the age of 9 months (OPV4).
OPVOPV (Oral polio vaccine)4W14General/routineSurviving infants. A birth dose for OPV (OPV0) is provided upto 13 days, if missed the dose is provided at the age of 9 months (OPV4).
PCV10PCV-10 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 10-valent) vaccine1W6General/routineSurviving infants
PCV10PCV-10 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 10-valent) vaccine2W10General/routineSurviving infants
PCV10PCV-10 (Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 10-valent) vaccine3W14General/routineSurviving infants
ROTAVIRUS_1RV-1 (Rotavirus 1-valent) vaccine1W6General/routineSurviving infants
ROTAVIRUS_1RV-1 (Rotavirus 1-valent) vaccine2W10General/routineSurviving infants
ROTAVIRUS_1RV-1 (Rotavirus 1-valent) vaccine3W14General/routineSurviving infants
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine11st contactAdultsWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine11st contactGeneral/routineWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine11st contactPregnant womenWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine2+M1AdultsWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine2+M1General/routineWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine2+M1Pregnant womenWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine3+M6AdultsWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine3+M6General/routineWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine3+M6Pregnant womenWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine4+Y1AdultsWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine4+Y1General/routineWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine4+Y1Pregnant womenWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine5+Y1AdultsWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine5+Y1General/routineWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
TD_STd (Tetanus toxoid and diphtheria for older children and adults) vaccine5+Y1Pregnant womenWCBA, pregnant women upon 1st contact
VITAMINAVitamin A supplements1M6General/routine6-59 months
VITAMINAVitamin A supplements2M12General/routine6-59 months
VITAMINAVitamin A supplements3M18General/routine6-59 months
VITAMINAVitamin A supplements4M24General/routine6-59 months
VITAMINAVitamin A supplements5M36General/routine6-59 months
VITAMINAVitamin A supplements6M48General/routine6-59 months

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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.

Cite this page. Zambia. Vaccine Data Navigator, Open Source Medicine Foundation. Built 21 October 2026 from WHO/UNICEF (WIISE) exports and CDC SchoolVaxView. https://vaccinedatanavigator.org/disease-risk/countries/zmb.html

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