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An Our World In Data study estimates about 3.4% (2-6% when including the margin of error) of the global population has depression. This is about 264 million people worldwide. According to WHO estimates, the ten countries with the highest prevalence of depression are: Top 10 Countries with the Highest Rates of Depression:
In 2022, the countries reporting the highest prevalence of depressive disorders were Ukraine, the United States, Australia, and Estonia, each with a prevalence rate hovering around 6%. However, these numbers represent a mere snapshot of depression's footprint on the global stage.
There is a clear diversity in the range of depression rates worldwide, from Ukraine's high of 6.3% to Solomon Islands' low of 2.9%. Notably, many nations with ongoing or recent conflicts, such as Afghanistan (3.3%), Iraq (3.7%), and Syria (3.9%), show lower depression rates than might be expected.
23 Ιαν 2024 · Depression incidences are surging worldwide. The WHO approximated that 76 to 85 percent of the world’s population struggle with mental disorders. These people are from middle and low-income countries with a dearth of access to depression treatment options.
Estimated population-based prevalence of depression. Indicator Id: 5281. Definition: Number of persons with depressive disorder (major depressive disorder/depressive episode or dysthymia) in the last year.
Depressive disorders prevalence. The estimated age-standardized prevalence of individuals with depressive disorders, per 100 people. Source. IHME, Global Burden of Disease (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Last updated. May 20, 2024. Next expected update. May 2028. Date range. 1990–2021. Unit. % Chart 1 of 6.
It’s estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience major depression in their lives. Other conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are less common but still have a large impact on people’s lives. Mental illnesses are treatable, and the impact they have can be reduced.
