2025 Vaccine Stats That Will Surprise You

Vaccines are an incredible tool that has helped shape our modern world. As we move into 2025, it’s time to look at some mind-blowing vaccine stats that might just surprise you. From global coverage rates to unexpected breakthroughs, immunization remains a key player in global health.

Global Immunization: Surprising Progress

  • 70% of the World’s Population Now Protected: In 2025, 70% of the global population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is an unprecedented milestone.
  • Polio Eradication Nears Completion: The global incidence of polio has dropped by over 99% since the 1980s. In 2025, only two countries still report new cases, and we’re closer than ever to wiping it out.
  • Measles: 95% reduction in global measles-related deaths due to widespread vaccination.
  • Hepatitis B: 50% decline in new infections due to successful vaccination programs.

Learn about global immunization initiatives from WHO.

Vaccination and Insurance: Better Together

When you get vaccinated, you’re helping prevent disease. When you’re insured, you’re covered for unexpected health events. But immunization and insurance together form the ultimate safety net, ensuring your health no matter where you live or travel.

Vaccine Hesitancy on the Decline

90% of People Are Now Willing to Get the Flu Shot: With a dramatic shift in public opinion, vaccine hesitancy rates have dropped. In 2025, 9 out of 10 people are more likely to get their flu shots than ever before.

Vaccines have shaped public health in 2025 in ways that were once unimaginable. With these surprising stats, we can see the long-term benefits of vaccines—and how important it is to stay protected.