As of the most recent data in 2024-2025, approximately 70.6% of the global population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, which corresponds to billions of people worldwide
. In total, over 13.7 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally
. For example, in the United States, about 81% of the population has received at least one dose, with over 270 million people vaccinated, and 70% are fully vaccinated
. Therefore, while exact numbers vary by country, billions of people worldwide have been vaccinated against COVID-19, with a majority having received at least one dose.