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Prevalence of depression by age, World, 2017

Share of individuals within a given age category with depressive disorders. This is measured across both sexes. Figures attempt to provide a true estimate
(going beyond reported diagnosis) of depression prevalence based on medical, epidemiological data, surveys and meta-regression modelling.

0%1%2%3%4%5%6%70+ years old6.24%50-69 years old6.02%15-49 years old3.92%30-34 years old3.88%25-29 years old3.63%All ages3.59%20-24 years old3.47%Age-standardized3.44%15-19 years old2.8%10-14 years old1.24%

Source: IHME, Global Burden of Disease