What percent of people get shingles?

Shingles: As you age the more this will be a risk. It is frequent enough that they have produced a vaccine to prevent this. If you have not been vaccinated yet please do your best to get vaccinated soon. You do not want to have shingles.

50% in a lifetime: The answer appears to be about 50% if you are lucky enough to live long enough.

Sooner or later....: If you live long enough, sooner or later you'll get shingles (zoster). While most common in the elderly, it can show up in young adults as well. Fortunately: most people only get it once; most cases aren't as bad as the drug companies want you to believe; medication (pills) are very helpful if treated early; and a vaccine "zostavax" can prevent it in many people, so discuss it with your doctor.