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

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 …

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 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 …

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.

Aug 28, 2025 · Recent surveys and studies highlight that roughly 1 in 8 to 1 in 10 Americans are experiencing depression symptoms at any given time. A 2025 CDC analysis of 2021–2023 …

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 …

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 …

Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year. Across the country, many people just like you work, perform, create, compete, laugh, love and inspire every day. 23.4% of U.S. …