Switzerland: DPT immunization rate

The latest value from 2024 is 96 percent, an increase from 95 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 86 percent, based on data from 186 countries. Historically, the average for Switzerland from 1986 to 2024 is 93 percent. The minimum value, 88 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 97 percent was recorded in 2020. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Child immunization, DPT, measures the percentage of children ages 12-23 months who received DPT vaccinations before 12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine.