An overview of statistics for major depression. Major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. For some individuals, major depression can result in severe …

Apr 16, 2025 · This report presents the most recent depression prevalence estimates in adolescents and adults age 12 and older, based on the August 2021–August 2023 National Health and Nutrition …

Aug 29, 2025 · Key facts Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, an estimated 5.7% of adults suffer from depression. More women are affected by depression than men. Depression can …

Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide as measured by Years Lived with Disability. Almost 75% of people with mental disorders remain untreated in developing countries with almost 1 …

Sep 9, 2025 · More than 18% of U.S. adults report depression, with rates doubling among young adults since 2017. Loneliness and financial hardship are key contributing factors.

Depression has emerged as one of the most widespread and debilitating public health issues in the United States in 2025, affecting millions of Americans across all age groups.

Jan 30, 2026 · Depression can affect anyone, no matter their age or background. Women experience depression at twice the rate of men, often due to hormones and stress. Roughly one in five adult …

Data are for the U.S. The latest data are available from the National Health Interview Survey’s Early Release Program.

An estimated 21.0 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 8.3% of all U.S. adults. The prevalence of major depressive episode was higher …

May 16, 2025 · The National Center for Health Statistics found that from August 2021 to August 2023, about 13% of people aged 12 years and older reported depression in the past 2 weeks, compared …