List of Asian Countries with the Highest Full COVID-19 Vaccination Rates: How Does Indonesia Compare?

Our World in Data reports show that COVID-19 vaccination rates in Asian countries are improving. The United Arab Emirates has the highest percentage of its population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the region.

As of December 14, 2021, 90.28% of the UAE population had received two doses of the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine. Brunei Darussalam is second, with 87.29% of its population fully vaccinated as of December 14, 2021. Singapore follows, with 87% of its population fully vaccinated as of December 3, 2021.

South Korea is fourth, having fully vaccinated 81.74% of its population by December 16, 2021. Cambodia has fully vaccinated 80.2% of its population.

Indonesia's full vaccination rate, meanwhile, is 32nd in Asia. Only 38.74% of the Indonesian population had received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine as of December 18, 2021.

Despite the ongoing vaccination program, the public is still urged to diligently wear masks, maintain social distancing, avoid crowds, and wash their hands with soap. Adherence to these 3M health protocols can prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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