Prevalence Statistics for Types of Anxiety Disorders

The information below shows a list of types of Anxiety Disorders, with information as to the prevalence of each
of these types. Estimates of the people affected are calculated based on the available statistic.

US people
Disease Prevalence Estimate Statistic Used for Calculation
estimate
approx 1 in 6 or 16.40% or estimated 16.4% adults (USSG); 19.1 million
Anxiety Disorders
44.6 million people in 44,607,998 American adults (NIMH); 13.3% of adults
(overall)
USA (NIMH)
approx 1 in 113 or 0.88%
panic disorder or 2.4 million people in 4,624,000 approximately 2.4 million Americans (NIMH)
USA
3.3 million adult Americans (NIMH); 2.3%
obsessive-compulsive approx 1 in 82 or 1.21% or
6,255,999 adults (NIMH); 1 in 50 people (NWHIC);
disorder 3.3 million people in USA
2.4% adults (USSG)
post-traumatic stress approx 1 in 52 or 1.91% or 5.2 million adult Americans (NIMH); 3.6%
9,791,999
disorder 5.2 million people in USA adults (NIMH); about 30% of war veterans.
approx 1 in 51 or 1.95% or 5.3 million adult Americans (NIMH); 3.7%
social phobia 10,064,000
5.3 million people in USA adults (NIMH); 2.0% adults (USSG)
approx 1 in 23 or 4.23% or
11.5 million adults (NIMH); 8.0% adults
phobias 11.5 million people in 11,499,999
(NIMH)
USA
approx 1 in 43 or 2.32% or estimated 6.3 million adult Americans
specific phobias 6,299,999
6.3 million people in USA (NIMH); estimated 8.3% adults (USSG)
generalized anxiety approx 1 in 68 or 1.47% or 4 million adult Americans (NIMH); 2.8%
7,615,999
disorder 4 million people in USA adults (NIMH); estimated 3.4% adults (USSG)
Separation anxiety
N/A N/A No information
disorder
Acute stress disorder N/A N/A No information
Anxiety disorder due
N/A N/A No information
to medical condition
Substance-induced
N/A N/A No information
anxiety disorder
Anxiety disorder NOS N/A N/A No information

Prevalence Statistics for Anxiety Disorders

Prevalance of Anxiety Disorders:

estimated 16.4% adults (USSG); 19.1 million American adults (NIMH); 13.3% of adults (NIMH)

Prevalance Rate:

approx 1 in 6 or 16.40% or 44.6 million people in USA

Prevalance of Anxiety Disorders:

Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults. (Source:
excerpt from Anxiety Disorders: NIMH)

Prevelance statistics about Anxiety Disorders:

The following statistics relate to the prevalence of Anxiety Disorders:

 12 women per 100,000 population suffer from an anxiety disorder in Australia 1997 (Australia’s Health
2004, AIHW)
 7 men per 100,000 population suffer from an anxiety disorder in Australia 1997 (Australia’s Health
2004, AIHW)
 3.4% of male population self-reported having anxiety-related problems in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001
National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
 317,000 men self-reported having anxiety-related problems in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National
Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
 4.5% of population self-reported having anxiety-related problems in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001
National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
 5.6% of female population self-reported having anxiety-related problems in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001
National Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
 536,000 women self-reported having anxiety-related problems in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National
Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
 853,000 people self-reported having anxiety-related problems in Australia 2001 (ABS 2001 National
Health Survey, Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
 Estimated 19 million adults suffer from anxiety disorders in the US (Anxiety Disorders Association of
America)

PREVALENSI GANGGUAN ANXIETAS (http://www.pdpersi.co.id/hospex/ tahun 2002)

Prevalensi (angka kesakitan) gangguan anxietas berkisar pada nagkan 6-7% dari populasi umum. Kelompok
perempuan lebih banyak dibandingkan prevalensi kelompok laki-laki.

Beberapa tahun yang lalu hasil penelitian yang pernah dilakukan pada kelompok perempuan yang tinggal di
rumah susun Klender Jakarta Timut, menunjukkan prevalensi gangguan anxietas sebesar 9,8% .

Penelitian lainya yang dilakukan pada sejumlah karyawan pada tingkat eksekutif di beberapa Instansi
Pemerintah, maupun Instansi Swasta di Jakarta, menunjukkan prevalensi phobia sosial, (satu di antara
gangguan anxietas), sebesar 10-16%.

Penelitian yang dilakukan pada kelompok laki-laki dan kelompok perempuan pada murid SLA di dua kawasan
Jakarta yaitu Jakarta Selatan dan Jakarta Utara, prevalensi gangguan anxietas sebesar 8-12%.

Penelitian yang sama dengan menggunakan Hamilton anxiety Rating Scale, telah dilakukan pada kelompok
perempuan di dua kelurahan, yaitu di Tanjung Duren Utara dan Tanjung Duren Selatan (Kecamatan Grogol
Petamburan), ternyata prevalensi anxietas sebesar 9,4%.

Paparan di atas menunjukkan bahwa gangguan anxietas di Indonesia terutama di kota Jakarta, menunjukkan
prevalensi yang jauh lebih tinggi dibandingkan rata-rata umum.
http://www.anxietycentre.com/

Anxiety and anxiety related conditions negatively impact individuals, and our
society:

 40 million people in the U.S. will experience an impairment because of an anxiety condition this year.

 Only 4 million will receive treatment, and of those, only 400,000 will receive proper treatment.

 Those who experience anxiety and stress have a very high propensity for drug abuse and addictions.

Further statistics show:

 65% of North Americans take prescription medications daily, 43% take mood altering prescriptions
regularly.

 There were over 3.3 Billion prescriptions filled in America in 2002 (12 times the U.S’s population -
that’s 12 prescriptions for every man, woman, and child in the U.S. that year).

 Paxil and Zoloft (two of the more popular anti-anxiety medications) ranked 7th and 8th in the top ten
prescribed medications in the US (these two medications totaled almost $5 Billion in sales in 2002).

 Recreational drugs are also used to cope with anxiety.  42% of young adults in America regularly use
recreational drugs (National Institute on Drug Abuse)

 Alcohol is commonly used to cope with anxiety. 72% of Canadians consume alcohol each year.

 10% of Canadians admit they have an alcohol problem.

 In 1998, 50% of all traffic fatalities were alcohol-related fatalities. (CBC Report)

 70,587 Canadians were charged with impaired driving in 1998. (CBC Report)

 25 – 40% of all patients in US hospitals are being treated for complications resulting from alcohol
related problems (The Marin Institute)

 10% of all deaths in Canada result from alcohol-related diseases.

 Alcohol-related car crashes are the number one killer of teens. Alcohol use is also associated with
homicides, suicides, and drownings—the next three leading causes of death among youth (Center for
Substance Abuse Prevention)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Adults

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying
event or ordeal in which there was the potential for or actual occurrence of grave physical harm. Traumatic
events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents,
and military combat. People with PTSD have persistent frightening thoughts and memories of their ordeal, may
experience sleep problems, feel detached or numb, or be easily startled.

Additional information about PTSD can be found on NIMH's post-traumatic stress disorder page.

 
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Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of twelve-month DSM-
IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005
Jun;62(6):617-27.
2
Ibid
3
Kessler RC, Berglund PA, Demler O, Jin R, Walters EE. Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of
DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry.
2005 Jun;62(6):593-602.
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
6
Wang PS, Lane M, Olfson M, Pincus HA, Wells KB, Kessler RC. Twelve month use of mental health services
in the United States. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2005 Jun;62(6):629-640.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Children

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying
event or ordeal in which there was the potential for or actual occurrence of grave physical harm. Traumatic
events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents,
and military combat. People with PTSD have persistent frightening thoughts and memories of their ordeal, may
experience sleep problems, feel detached or numb, or be easily startled.

Additional information about PTSD can be found on NIMH’s post-traumatic stress disorder page.

 
Agoraphobia Among Adults
Agoraphobia involves intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult, leading
to avoidance of situations such as being alone outside of the home; traveling in a car, bus, or airplane; or being
in a crowded area.

 
Agoraphobia Among Children
Agoraphobia involves intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult, leading
to avoidance of situations such as being alone outside of the home; traveling in a car, bus, or airplane; or being
in a crowded area.

 
Any Anxiety Disorder Among Adults
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can actually be beneficial in some situations. For some people,
however, anxiety can become excessive, and while the person suffering may realize it is excessive they may
also have difficulty controlling it and it may negatively affect their day-to-day living. There are a wide variety
of anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and specific
phobias to name a few. Collectively they are among the most common mental disorders experienced by
Americans.

Additional information about anxiety disorders can be found on NIMH's anxiety disorders page.

 
Any Anxiety Disorder Among Children
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can actually be beneficial in some situations. For some people,
however, anxiety can become excessive, and while the person suffering may realize it is excessive they may
also have difficulty controlling it and it may negatively affect their day-to-day living. There are a wide variety
of anxiety disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and specific
phobias to name a few. Collectively they are among the most common mental disorders experienced by
Americans. 

Additional information about anxiety disorders can be found on NIMH's anxiety disorders page.

 
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Adults
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry about a variety of everyday problems
for at least 6 months. For example, people with GAD may excessively worry about and anticipate problems
with their finances, health, employment, and relationships. They typically have difficulty calming their
concerns, even though they realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants.

Additional information about GAD can be found on NIMH's generalized anxiety disorder page.

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Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of twelve-month DSM-
IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005
Jun;62(6):617-27.
2
Ibid
3
Kessler RC, Berglund PA, Demler O, Jin R, Walters EE. Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of
DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry.
2005 Jun;62(6):593-602.
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
6
Wang PS, Lane M, Olfson M, Pincus HA, Wells KB, Kessler RC. Twelve month use of mental health services
in the United States. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2005 Jun;62(6):629-640.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Children

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry about a variety of everyday problems
for at least 6 months. For example, people with GAD may excessively worry about and anticipate problems
with their finances, health, employment, and relationships. They typically have difficulty calming their
concerns, even though they realize that their anxiety is more intense than the situation warrants.

Additional information about GAD can be found on NIMH's generalized anxiety disorder page.

 
Panic Disorder Among Adults
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear
accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath,
dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Additional information about panic disorder can be found on NIMH’s panic disorder page.

 
1
Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of twelve-month DSM-
IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005
Jun;62(6):617-27.
2
Ibid
3
Kessler RC, Berglund PA, Demler O, Jin R, Walters EE. Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of
DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry.
2005 Jun;62(6):593-602.
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
6
Wang PS, Lane M, Olfson M, Pincus HA, Wells KB, Kessler RC. Twelve month use of mental health services
in the United States. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2005 Jun;62(6):629-640.

Panic Disorder Among Children

Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear
accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath,
dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Additional information about panic disorder can be found on NIMH’s panic disorder page.

 
Social Phobia Among Adults
Social phobia is characterized by a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others
and feeling embarrassed or humiliated by their actions. This fear may be so severe that it interferes with work,
school, and other activities and may negatively affect the person’s ability to form relationships.

Additional information about social phobia can be found on NIMH’s social phobia page.

 
1
Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of twelve-month DSM-
IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005
Jun;62(6):617-27.
2
Ibid
3
Kessler RC, Berglund PA, Demler O, Jin R, Walters EE. Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of
DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry.
2005 Jun;62(6):593-602.
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
6
Wang PS, Lane M, Olfson M, Pincus HA, Wells KB, Kessler RC. Twelve month use of mental health services
in the United States. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2005 Jun;62(6):629-640.
Social Phobia Among Children
Social phobia is characterized by a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others
and feeling embarrassed or humiliated by their actions. This fear may be so severe that it interferes with work,
school, and other activities and may negatively affect the person’s ability to form relationships.

Additional information about social phobia can be found on NIMH's social phobia page.

 
Specific Phobia Among Adults
Specific phobia involves marked and persistent fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation. This type of
phobia includes, but is not limited to, the fear of heights, spiders, and flying.

1
Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of twelve-month DSM-
IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005
Jun;62(6):617-27.
2
Ibid
3
Kessler RC, Berglund PA, Demler O, Jin R, Walters EE. Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of
DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry.
2005 Jun;62(6):593-602.
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
6
Wang PS, Lane M, Olfson M, Pincus HA, Wells KB, Kessler RC. Twelve month use of mental health services
in the United States. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2005 Jun;62(6):629-640.

Specific Phobia Among Children

Specific phobia involves marked and persistent fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation. This type of
phobia includes, but is not limited to, the fear of heights, spiders, and flying.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Among Adults
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce anxiety (obsessions),
repetitive behaviors that are engaged in to reduce anxiety (compulsions), or a combination of both. While many
are concerned about germs or leaving their stove on, people with OCD are unable to control their anxiety-
producing thoughts and their need to engage in ritualized behaviors. As a result, OCD can have a tremendous
negative impact on people’s day-to-day functioning.
Additional information about OCD can be found on NIMH’s obsessive-compulsive disorder page.

1
Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler O, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of twelve-month DSM-
IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry, 2005
Jun;62(6):617-27.
2
Ibid
3
Kessler RC, Berglund PA, Demler O, Jin R, Walters EE. Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of
DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R). Archives of General Psychiatry.
2005 Jun;62(6):593-602.
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
6
Wang PS, Lane M, Olfson M, Pincus HA, Wells KB, Kessler RC. Twelve month use of mental health services
in the United States. Archives of General Psychiatry. 2005 Jun;62(6):629-640.