Key Market Indicators
**Saudi Arabia's Vaccination Coverage for Children Set to Hold Steady** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's vaccination coverage for children aged one year is projected to remain stable at 96% from 2023 through 2028. This steady rate reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) showing no change. The vaccination coverage has seen a slight decline since 2005, dropping by 0.4 points annually. **Vaccination Rates for Younger Children Stable Since 1985** For children aged one year, Saudi Arabia has maintained a vaccination coverage rate of 98% from 2023 to 2028, with no significant changes anticipated. This stability has been consistent since 1985, demonstrating Saudi Arabia's sustained efforts in public health. **Vaccine Imports Expected to Increase** Saudi Arabia's vaccine imports are projected to rise significantly, reaching approximately $416 million by 2028, up from $353 million in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 2.5%. Since 1996, the demand for vaccines has increased by 2.3% year on year, indicating a growing need for immunization supplies. **Moderate Growth in Vaccine Exports** The country's vaccine exports are expected to see a modest increase, reaching around $8.6 million by 2028 from $8.5 million in 2023, growing at an average annual rate of 0.2%. Since 1996, Saudi Arabia's supply has risen by 6.4% annually. In 2023, Saudi Arabia was ranked 32nd in vaccine exports, with the United Arab Emirates surpassing it at the same export value. Belgium, the United Kingdom, and France were the top three exporters, respectively.
