Based on the forecasted data, the influenza immunisation rate for persons aged 65+ in the Netherlands is expected to rise from 82.6% in 2024 to 88.9% in 2028. This indicates a steady year-on-year increase in the immunisation rate, reflecting growing public health efforts and the aging population's increasing recognition of the need for flu vaccination. Comparing 2023 with the available forecast data, this represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years.
Notable year-on-year variations in percentage are as follows:
- 2025 over 2024: an increase of 2.6%
- 2026 over 2025: an increase of 2.0%
- 2027 over 2026: an increase of 1.6%
- 2028 over 2027: an increase of 1.3%
Future trends to watch for include advancements in influenza vaccine technology, potential policy changes concerning mandatory vaccination for older adults, and the possible impact of concurrent respiratory viruses. Monitoring public health campaigns' effectiveness and accessibility to healthcare services will also be crucial in maintaining and potentially accelerating the immunisation growth rate.
