This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages |
|---|---|
| Target |
3.b: Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non‑communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all |
| Indicator |
3.b.1: Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme |
| Metadata update |
2024 |
| Data reporter |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager, Social Statistics |
| Contact organisation unit |
Social Statistics |
| Contact person function |
Compiling health statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254735004401 |
| Contact mail |
P.O. Box 30366, Nairobi |
| Contact email | |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: Fully vaccinated according to national schedule: Percentage of children who received two dose of measles containing vaccine according to nationally recommended schedule through routine immunization services in a given year Concept: To be fully vaccinated according to national schedule, a child must receive the following: ▪ One dose of BCG vaccine ▪ Oral polio vaccine (OPV, birth dose) ▪ Three doses of OPV and one dose of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) ▪ Three doses of DPT-HepB-Hib ▪ Three doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) ▪ Two doses of Rotavirus vaccine (RV) ▪ One dose of measles rubella (MR). The target population for given vaccine is defined based on recommended age for administration. The primary vaccination series of most vaccines are administered in the first two years of life. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent |
| Classifications |
International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-08) |
| Data sources |
Kenya Demographic and Health Surveys (KDHS) |
| Data collection method |
Data is collected at the household level during implementation of KDHS |
| Data collection calendar |
2027 |
| Data release calendar |
2024 |
| Data providers |
Demographic and Health Surveys |
| Data compilers |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, ICF International |
| Institutional mandate |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to collect, compile, analyze, publish and disseminate official statistics for public use, and the co-ordination of the national statistical system, under Statistics Act 2006 |
| Rationale |
This indicator aims to measure access to vaccines at the national and sub-national level. Immunization is a key component of primary health care and is critical to the prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks. Universal immunization of children against common vaccine-preventable diseases is crucial in reducing infant and child morbidity and mortality. |
| Comment and limitations |
The survey data used to provide this indicator is conducted after every 5-year period. Attempts to generate the indicator using the administrative data from the DHIS has been hampered by variations in the number of children immunized by county against the expected number children in the population. |
| Method of computation |
The methodology uses data reported from household surveys with an immunization component. |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
Not applicable |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data available at National and County level Data disaggregated by demographic characteristics |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
None |
| References and Documentation |
URl: https://www.knbs.or.ke/download/economic-survey-2023/ References: Kenya Demographic and Health Survey |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |