💉 Gavi's vaccines saved 1.7 million lives in 2024

• Vaccines supported by Gavi saved 1.7 million lives in 2024, which is 400,000 more than the previous year.
• Over 1.2 billion unique children have been vaccinated against a range of deadly diseases through routine vaccination since 2000.
• Eight of twelve countries in conflict or with fragile structures increased their vaccination coverage, including Mali, Syria and Haiti.

Record year for life-saving vaccines

Vaccination programs in low-income countries saved at least 1.7 million lives in 2024. This is the highest number recorded in a single year. The figure shows an increase of 400,000 lives compared to 2023.

The progress was achieved despite many of the countries facing major humanitarian challenges. Vaccination coverage increased across the board for all vaccines supported by Gavi.

Fastest rollout ever

During 2024, the fastest routine vaccination in Gavi's history was implemented. The world's first malaria vaccines were introduced on a large scale and now protect millions of children in 23 African countries. These countries account for over 70 percent of the world's malaria burden.

The malaria vaccines were launched widely for the first time in 2024. The vaccination programs also reached children in areas with ongoing conflicts and weak health systems.

Progress in conflict zones

Eight of the twelve countries that Gavi classifies as fragile or conflict-affected improved their basic vaccination coverage. Mali, Syria and Haiti showed particularly large improvements.

The results reflect increased national commitment to vaccination. Gavi has simultaneously increased its investments to reach the most vulnerable communities in fragile and humanitarian settings.

Countries like Sudan and Yemen, however, experienced major declines in vaccination coverage due to ongoing conflicts.

Economic gains from healthier populations

The vaccination programs generated nearly 20 billion US dollars in economic benefits during 2024. The benefits come from healthier populations, lower healthcare costs and more productive communities.

Since Gavi was founded in 2000, vaccination has generated a total of 280 billion US dollars in economic returns. The stable foundation has enabled countries to take greater responsibility for their own vaccination programs. In 2024, countries themselves paid a record 255 million US dollars for their vaccines.

Long-term impact since 2000

Over 1.2 billion unique children have been vaccinated against a range of deadly diseases through routine vaccination since 2000. The goal was achieved ahead of schedule.

More than 2.1 billion vaccinations have been delivered through preventive campaigns. Hundreds of outbreak response efforts have rapidly contained emerging threats. These efforts reduced potential cases and deaths by nearly 60 percent.

Together, the efforts have prevented at least 20.6 million deaths between 2000 and 2024.

Countries taking greater responsibility

The progress reflects collaboration with public and private partners around the world. Countries continue to prioritize the health and well-being of their populations.

In the next strategic period, Gavi is focusing on expanding its country-led approach through the Gavi Leap reform program. The goal is to make vaccination programs more adapted to the unique needs of each country, region and community.

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