Statistics
Loneliness and mental health statistics
How common loneliness and mental health conditions are, and how few people get support. Every figure links to its source. If you are struggling right now, our crisis page lists free lines you can call or text.
Figures checked against each source on November 12, 2026.
- 1 in 6people worldwide are affected by loneliness.World Health Organization, 2025
- 1.2 billionpeople, nearly 1 in 7, live with a mental health condition.World Health Organization, 2026
- 1 in 3people with depression get formal care. Most people go through it without help.World Health Organization, 2026
- About halfof US adults say they have felt lonely, with some of the highest rates among young adults.US Surgeon General, 2023
- 871,000Loneliness is linked to more than 871,000 deaths a year worldwide, about 100 every hour.World Health Organization, 2025
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Using these figures
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