how many people have been covid vaccinated

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Nature

As of May 2025, over 12.7 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally across 184 countries

. In the United States specifically, at least 270 million people, or about 81% of the population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, with approximately 231 million people (70%) considered fully vaccinated

. These figures reflect the cumulative global and U.S. vaccination efforts since the start of the pandemic, including the administration of updated vaccine formulas targeting recent variants like Omicron JN.1 and its sublineages

. The vaccination campaigns continue to evolve with recommendations for boosters and updated vaccines to maintain protection against COVID-19. In summary:

  • Globally: Over 12.7 billion doses administered
  • United States: About 270 million people (81%) received at least one dose; 231 million (70%) fully vaccinated