Key Market Indicators
**Greek Vaccination Coverage Reaches Near-Universal Levels** ATHENS – Greece is on track to maintain its near-universal vaccination coverage for children aged one year old, with projections showing a steady rate of 99% through to 2028. This figure has remained unchanged since 2005, indicating a consistent commitment to childhood immunization. In 2023, the vaccination coverage for one-year-olds was close to 100%, marking a slight increase from 99% in 2022. This represents a one-point rise from the previous year. Historical data since 1985 reveal a modest but steady increase in vaccination rates, with an average annual growth of 0.2 percentage points. **Vaccine Imports and Exports on the Rise** On the economic front, Greece’s vaccine imports are projected to reach approximately $155 million by 2028, up from $135 million in 2023. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% over the period. Since 1993, the demand for vaccines in Greece has grown by an average of 4% annually. Simultaneously, Greek vaccine exports are expected to hit around $3.4 million by 2028, rising from $3.2 million in 2023. This growth rate averages 1% per year. Since 1998, the supply of vaccines from Greece has increased at an annual rate of 2.4%. In 2023, Greece ranked 37th in global vaccine exports, with South Africa marginally ahead at the same level of $3.2 million. Leading the rankings were Belgium, the United Kingdom, and France, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.
