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Child immunization coverage in Somalia
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Child immunization coverage in Somalia

Published by Xogsawir, a Jaantus project. 29 September 2025.

Somalia's immunization story is turning a corner. In 2024, about 70 percent of children completed the critical third dose of DTP3, up 28 points since 2012, with the fastest gains occurring after 2019. This rise reflects tangible system improvements: a steadier vaccine supply, solar-powered cold chain facilities, wider outreach, and targeted catch-up campaigns. Progress is real, but two hurdles remain. First, Somalia's national average still lags behind the 2024 global benchmark of 85 percent, and a gap between first-dose and third-dose uptake shows that series completion is the next major bottleneck. Second, national averages mask stark inequalities between federal states and districts. To understand the full equity picture, the Ministry of Health must regularly publish granular, district-level data: revealing exactly where children are being missed and which communities are being left behind.

Sources

  1. WHO/UNICEF Estimates of National Immunization Coverage DTP3 coverage estimates, 2024 revision. Accessed 27 September 2025.

Notes

DTP3 is the share of one-year-old children who have received three doses of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine. The series uses WHO and UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage rather than administrative figures.

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