General information only. This Parent Resource summarizes WHO global immunization-coverage data and does not provide an individual vaccination schedule.
What does “zero-dose” mean in WHO’s reporting?
WHO uses zero-dose to describe children who miss out on any routine vaccination in their first year of life.
How many zero-dose children were estimated in 2025?
WHO estimates that 13.5 million children worldwide were zero-dose in 2025.
What was global DTP3 coverage?
WHO estimates that 85% of infants worldwide received three doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-containing vaccine in 2025.
Do global figures show equal access everywhere?
No. WHO notes substantial disparities between countries and population groups despite relatively stable global coverage.
Coverage statistics are not a personal vaccination record. Individual vaccination decisions and schedules depend on the applicable national programme and professional assessment.
References
- World Health Organization. Immunization coverage, 15 July 2026.