Introduction
Depression is a global mental health disorder that can impact how people think, feel, and act, and that affects an estimated 350 million people worldwide. It can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms such as fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, low self-esteem, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, insomnia or sleeping too much, changes in appetite or weight loss/gain, aches and pains with no physical cause, anxiety or agitation, thoughts of death or suicide. It can also have a significant impact on relationships with friends and family members. In the United States alone it is estimated that over 17 million adults suffer from depression each year. People suffering from depression often find themselves feeling overwhelmed by their emotions and unable to function in daily life as they normally would.
Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that depression is the leading cause of disability in the world, with more than 264 million people suffering from moderate to severe depression. Research suggests that women are twice as likely to suffer from depression compared to men, and low-income countries tend to experience higher rates of depression than high-income countries. Additionally, WHO data shows that depressive disorders in adolescents have been increasing over the past decade, and over 800 000 people die due to suicide caused by depression each year. The economic costs associated with depression are also immense: it is estimated that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy around 1 trillion US dollars annually in lost productivity.
Mental Health Statistics by Country
| # | Country | Depression Rate | Suicide Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 6.52% | 5.1 per 100k |
| 2 | Spain | 6.04% | 7.7 per 100k |
| 3 | Portugal | 5.88% | 11.5 per 100k |
| 4 | Palestine | 5.75% | |
| 5 | Tunisia | 5.75% | 3.3 per 100k |
| 6 | Bahrain | 5.52% | 8.9 per 100k |
| 7 | Morocco | 5.49% | 7.2 per 100k |
| 8 | Iran | 5.48% | 5.2 per 100k |
| 9 | Lithuania | 5.42% | 26.1 per 100k |
| 10 | Ukraine | 5.25% | 21.6 per 100k |
| 11 | Monaco | 5.21% | |
| 12 | Lesotho | 5.17% | 72.4 per 100k |
| 13 | Latvia | 5.16% | 20.1 per 100k |
| 14 | Guyana | 5.15% | 40.3 per 100k |
| 15 | Gabon | 5.12% | 8.4 per 100k |
| 16 | Suriname | 5.1% | 25.4 per 100k |
| 17 | Estonia | 5.09% | 14.9 per 100k |
| 18 | San Marino | 5.09% | |
| 19 | Lebanon | 5.06% | 2.8 per 100k |
| 20 | Australia | 5.05% | 12.5 per 100k |
| 21 | Belarus | 5.04% | 21.2 per 100k |
| 22 | United Kingdom | 5.02% | 7.9 per 100k |
| 23 | Libya | 5.01% | 4.5 per 100k |
| 24 | Finland | 5% | 15.3 per 100k |
| 25 | Ireland | 4.99% | 9.6 per 100k |
| 26 | Sweden | 4.98% | 14.7 per 100k |
| 27 | Cuba | 4.95% | 14.5 per 100k |
| 28 | Qatar | 4.92% | 5.8 per 100k |
| 29 | United States of America | 4.92% | 16.1 per 100k |
| 30 | Kuwait | 4.9% | 2.9 per 100k |
| 31 | Saudi Arabia | 4.9% | 6 per 100k |
| 32 | Republic of the Congo | 4.81% | 6.5 per 100k |
| 33 | France | 4.74% | 13.8 per 100k |
| 34 | Switzerland | 4.72% | 14.5 per 100k |
| 35 | Bangladesh | 4.67% | 3.7 per 100k |
| 36 | Central African Republic | 4.67% | 12.3 per 100k |
| 37 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 4.66% | |
| 38 | Andorra | 4.65% | |
| 39 | Nepal | 4.64% | 9 per 100k |
| 40 | Equatorial Guinea | 4.63% | 7.9 per 100k |
| 41 | Mauritius | 4.63% | 9.5 per 100k |
| 42 | United Arab Emirates | 4.63% | 6.4 per 100k |
| 43 | Italy | 4.62% | 6.7 per 100k |
| 44 | Turkey | 4.6% | 2.4 per 100k |
| 45 | Israel | 4.55% | 5.3 per 100k |
| 46 | Trinidad and Tobago | 4.52% | 8.7 per 100k |
| 47 | Uganda | 4.48% | 4.6 per 100k |
| 48 | South Africa | 4.45% | 23.5 per 100k |
| 49 | Algeria | 4.42% | 2.5 per 100k |
| 50 | Denmark | 4.41% | 10.7 per 100k |
| 51 | Netherlands | 4.41% | 11.8 per 100k |
| 52 | Syria | 4.39% | 2 per 100k |
| 53 | Belgium | 4.36% | 18.3 per 100k |
| 54 | Oman | 4.33% | 4.9 per 100k |
| 55 | Germany | 4.32% | 12.3 per 100k |
| 56 | Brazil | 4.29% | 6.9 per 100k |
| 57 | Chile | 4.28% | 9 per 100k |
| 58 | Slovenia | 4.28% | 19.8 per 100k |
| 59 | Angola | 4.27% | 6.1 per 100k |
| 60 | Georgia | 4.26% | 9.2 per 100k |
| 61 | Moldova | 4.25% | 14.7 per 100k |
| 62 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4.21% | 6.7 per 100k |
| 63 | The Gambia | 4.21% | 4.8 per 100k |
| 64 | Rwanda | 4.2% | 5.6 per 100k |
| 65 | Yemen | 4.2% | 5.8 per 100k |
| 66 | Jordan | 4.19% | 1.6 per 100k |
| 67 | Bermuda | 4.18% | |
| 68 | Botswana | 4.16% | 16.1 per 100k |
| 69 | Croatia | 4.13% | 16.4 per 100k |
| 70 | United States Virgin Islands | 4.12% | |
| 71 | New Zealand | 4.08% | 11 per 100k |
| 72 | Mongolia | 4.07% | 17.9 per 100k |
| 73 | Bhutan | 4.06% | 4.6 per 100k |
| 74 | Luxembourg | 4.02% | 11.3 per 100k |
| 75 | Djibouti | 4.01% | 9.6 per 100k |
| 76 | Sudan | 4% | 3.8 per 100k |
| 77 | Malaysia | 3.99% | 5.7 per 100k |
| 78 | Comoros | 3.97% | 5.4 per 100k |
| 79 | Afghanistan | 3.96% | 4.1 per 100k |
| 80 | Barbados | 3.96% | 0.6 per 100k |
| 81 | Austria | 3.95% | 14.6 per 100k |
| 82 | Dominican Republic | 3.95% | 4.9 per 100k |
| 83 | Malta | 3.95% | 6.1 per 100k |
| 84 | Saint Lucia | 3.95% | 7.9 per 100k |
| 85 | Russia | 3.91% | 25.1 per 100k |
| 86 | Hungary | 3.89% | 16.6 per 100k |
| 87 | Iraq | 3.89% | 3.6 per 100k |
| 88 | Paraguay | 3.88% | 6 per 100k |
| 89 | Egypt | 3.87% | 3 per 100k |
| 90 | Mexico | 3.87% | 5.3 per 100k |
| 91 | Eswatini | 3.87% | 29.4 per 100k |
| 92 | Eritrea | 3.85% | 10.9 per 100k |
| 93 | Norway | 3.85% | 11.8 per 100k |
| 94 | Czech Republic | 3.84% | 12.2 per 100k |
| 95 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 3.83% | 1 per 100k |
| 96 | Kenya | 3.82% | 6.1 per 100k |
| 97 | Cyprus | 3.81% | 3.6 per 100k |
| 98 | Palau | 3.8% | |
| 99 | Canada | 3.74% | 11.8 per 100k |
| 100 | Bulgaria | 3.73% | 9.7 per 100k |
| 101 | Kazakhstan | 3.72% | 17.6 per 100k |
| 102 | Ghana | 3.71% | 6.6 per 100k |
| 103 | Madagascar | 3.7% | 5.5 per 100k |
| 104 | Thailand | 3.7% | 8.8 per 100k |
| 105 | Costa Rica | 3.69% | 8.1 per 100k |
| 106 | India | 3.69% | 12.7 per 100k |
| 107 | Serbia | 3.69% | 11.4 per 100k |
| 108 | Grenada | 3.68% | 0.7 per 100k |
| 109 | Armenia | 3.67% | 3.3 per 100k |
| 110 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3.67% | 10.9 per 100k |
| 111 | People's Republic of China | 3.67% | 8.1 per 100k |
| 112 | Puerto Rico | 3.67% | |
| 113 | Liberia | 3.62% | 4.5 per 100k |
| 114 | El Salvador | 3.61% | 6.1 per 100k |
| 115 | Montenegro | 3.59% | 21 per 100k |
| 116 | Taiwan | 3.59% | |
| 117 | Antigua and Barbuda | 3.57% | 0.4 per 100k |
| 118 | Dominica | 3.57% | |
| 119 | Slovakia | 3.56% | 12.1 per 100k |
| 120 | Togo | 3.56% | 8.8 per 100k |
| 121 | Cameroon | 3.54% | 9 per 100k |
| 122 | Venezuela | 3.53% | 2.1 per 100k |
| 123 | Iceland | 3.52% | 11.9 per 100k |
| 124 | Tanzania | 3.52% | |
| 125 | The Bahamas | 3.52% | 3.5 per 100k |
| 126 | Romania | 3.51% | 9.7 per 100k |
| 127 | Guam | 3.48% | |
| 128 | South Sudan | 3.48% | 3.9 per 100k |
| 129 | Mozambique | 3.47% | 13.6 per 100k |
| 130 | Ecuador | 3.46% | 7.6 per 100k |
| 131 | Northern Mariana Islands | 3.45% | |
| 132 | Jamaica | 3.44% | 2.4 per 100k |
| 133 | Ethiopia | 3.41% | 5.4 per 100k |
| 134 | Guatemala | 3.41% | 5.9 per 100k |
| 135 | Burundi | 3.39% | 6.2 per 100k |
| 136 | Sierra Leone | 3.39% | 6.7 per 100k |
| 137 | Guinea-Bissau | 3.38% | 7 per 100k |
| 138 | Uruguay | 3.34% | 21.2 per 100k |
| 139 | Haiti | 3.33% | 9.6 per 100k |
| 140 | Belize | 3.32% | 7.1 per 100k |
| 141 | Kyrgyzstan | 3.31% | 7.4 per 100k |
| 142 | Somalia | 3.31% | 7.9 per 100k |
| 143 | North Korea | 3.3% | 9.4 per 100k |
| 144 | Republic of Macedonia | 3.3% | 9.4 per 100k |
| 145 | Chad | 3.29% | 6.4 per 100k |
| 146 | Nicaragua | 3.27% | 4.4 per 100k |
| 147 | Bolivia | 3.26% | 6.2 per 100k |
| 148 | Namibia | 3.26% | 9.7 per 100k |
| 149 | Sri Lanka | 3.26% | 14 per 100k |
| 150 | São Tomé and Príncipe | 3.26% | 1.5 per 100k |
| 151 | Pakistan | 3.23% | 8.9 per 100k |
| 152 | Guinea | 3.16% | 7 per 100k |
| 153 | Zambia | 3.16% | 7.3 per 100k |
| 154 | Benin | 3.15% | 7.8 per 100k |
| 155 | Maldives | 3.15% | 2.7 per 100k |
| 156 | Panama | 3.15% | 2.9 per 100k |
| 157 | Senegal | 3.15% | 6 per 100k |
| 158 | Azerbaijan | 3.13% | 4.1 per 100k |
| 159 | Seychelles | 3.12% | 8.1 per 100k |
| 160 | Uzbekistan | 3.12% | 8 per 100k |
| 161 | Turkmenistan | 3.11% | 5.7 per 100k |
| 162 | Malawi | 3.1% | 5.4 per 100k |
| 163 | Burkina Faso | 3.07% | 7.5 per 100k |
| 164 | Albania | 3.05% | 4.3 per 100k |
| 165 | Ivory Coast | 3.05% | 8.9 per 100k |
| 166 | Fiji | 3.01% | 9 per 100k |
| 167 | Poland | 2.98% | 11.3 per 100k |
| 168 | Mauritania | 2.94% | 3.1 per 100k |
| 169 | Cambodia | 2.89% | 4.9 per 100k |
| 170 | Federated States of Micronesia | 2.87% | 28.2 per 100k |
| 171 | Honduras | 2.86% | 2.1 per 100k |
| 172 | Vietnam | 2.83% | 7.5 per 100k |
| 173 | Nauru | 2.81% | |
| 174 | Marshall Islands | 2.79% | |
| 175 | Nigeria | 2.76% | 3.5 per 100k |
| 176 | Zimbabwe | 2.76% | 14.1 per 100k |
| 177 | Argentina | 2.72% | 8.4 per 100k |
| 178 | Papua New Guinea | 2.7% | 3 per 100k |
| 179 | Philippines | 2.69% | 2.2 per 100k |
| 180 | Laos | 2.67% | 5.4 per 100k |
| 181 | Japan | 2.66% | 15.3 per 100k |
| 182 | Niger | 2.65% | 5.3 per 100k |
| 183 | South Korea | 2.64% | 28.6 per 100k |
| 184 | Indonesia | 2.63% | 2.4 per 100k |
| 185 | Vanuatu | 2.63% | 18 per 100k |
| 186 | Tajikistan | 2.6% | 4.3 per 100k |
| 187 | Solomon Islands | 2.55% | 14.7 per 100k |
| 188 | Colombia | 2.51% | 3.9 per 100k |
| 189 | Mali | 2.46% | 4.1 per 100k |
| 190 | Singapore | 2.45% | 11.2 per 100k |
| 191 | East Timor | 2.41% | 3.7 per 100k |
| 192 | Peru | 2.36% | 2.8 per 100k |
| 193 | Myanmar | 2.28% | 2.9 per 100k |
| 194 | Brunei | 1.83% | 2.7 per 100k |
Most Depressed Countries
The most depressed countries in the world are Greece, Spain, Portugal, Palestine, Tunisia, Bahrain, Morocco, Iran, Lithuania, and Ukraine. With a depression rate of 6.52%, Greece is the most depressed country in the world. The second most depressed country is Spain, with a depression rate of 6.04%, Portugal comes third with a rate of 5.88%, and Palestine and Tunisia come in fourth and fifth place, both with a depression rate at 5.75%. The sixth most depressed country is Bahrain, with a depression rate of 5.52%, while the seventh is Morocco with its rate of 5.49%. Iran follows in eighth place, with a depression rate at 5.48%, Lithuania is the ninth most depressed country with a rate of 5.42%, and Ukraine rounds out the list of the top ten most depressed countries with a depression rate of 5.25%.
Most Depressed Countries in the World
1. Greece – 6.52%
2. Spain – 6.04%
3. Portugal – 5.88%
4. Palestine – 5.75%
5. Tunisia – 5.75%
6. Bahrain – 5.52%
7. Morocco – 5.49%
8. Iran – 5.48%
9. Lithuania – 5.42%
10. Ukraine – 5.25%
Most Depressed Country in the World
The most depressed country in the world is Greece, with a depression rate estimated at 6.52%. Greece has been suffering from a severe depression for the past few years, its economy having been in a downward spiral, poverty levels rising considerably, and unemployment rates reaching as high as 27%. People living in Greece are facing extreme hardship with rising costs of living while wages remain stagnant or decreasing further. In addition, Greece’s economic policies have led to a rise in public debt, making it one of the most indebted countries in Europe. All these factors contribute to an overall sense of despair and hopelessness among Greek citizens, leading them to suffer from psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression and other mental health problems at higher levels than anywhere else in Europe. The situation is particularly acute for young people who often struggle to find employment opportunities, resulting in even more feelings of despondency and helplessness. As if this wasn’t enough, Greece also suffers from an inadequate healthcare system that fails to provide adequate mental health services when needed. All these issues combined can help make sense of why Greece is currently considered the most depressed country in the world.
Depression Rate by Country
Afghanistan
Depression Rate
3.96%
Ranked in the World
#79
4.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#141
Albania
Depression Rate
3.05%
Ranked in the World
#164
4.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#139
Algeria
Depression Rate
4.42%
Ranked in the World
#49
2.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#165
Andorra
Depression Rate
4.65%
Ranked in the World
#38
Angola
Depression Rate
4.27%
Ranked in the World
#59
6.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#107
Antigua and Barbuda
Depression Rate
3.57%
Ranked in the World
#117
0.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#178
Argentina
Depression Rate
2.72%
Ranked in the World
#177
8.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#76
Armenia
Depression Rate
3.67%
Ranked in the World
#109
3.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#153
Australia
Depression Rate
5.05%
Ranked in the World
#20
12.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#38
Austria
Depression Rate
3.95%
Ranked in the World
#81
14.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#30
Azerbaijan
Depression Rate
3.13%
Ranked in the World
#158
4.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#142
Bahrain
Depression Rate
5.52%
Ranked in the World
#6
8.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#70
Bangladesh
Depression Rate
4.67%
Ranked in the World
#35
3.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#147
Barbados
Depression Rate
3.96%
Ranked in the World
#80
0.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#177
Belarus
Depression Rate
5.04%
Ranked in the World
#21
21.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#11
Belgium
Depression Rate
4.36%
Ranked in the World
#53
18.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#16
Belize
Depression Rate
3.32%
Ranked in the World
#140
7.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#94
Benin
Depression Rate
3.15%
Ranked in the World
#154
7.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#86
Bermuda
Depression Rate
4.18%
Ranked in the World
#67
Bhutan
Depression Rate
4.06%
Ranked in the World
#73
4.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#134
Bolivia
Depression Rate
3.26%
Ranked in the World
#147
6.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#105
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Depression Rate
3.67%
Ranked in the World
#110
10.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#53
Botswana
Depression Rate
4.16%
Ranked in the World
#68
16.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#22
Brazil
Depression Rate
4.29%
Ranked in the World
#56
6.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#97
Brunei
Depression Rate
1.83%
Ranked in the World
#194
2.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#163
Bulgaria
Depression Rate
3.73%
Ranked in the World
#100
9.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#56
Burkina Faso
Depression Rate
3.07%
Ranked in the World
#163
7.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#89
Burundi
Depression Rate
3.39%
Ranked in the World
#135
6.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#106
Cambodia
Depression Rate
2.89%
Ranked in the World
#169
4.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#130
Cameroon
Depression Rate
3.54%
Ranked in the World
#121
9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#66
Canada
Depression Rate
3.74%
Ranked in the World
#99
11.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#44
Central African Republic
Depression Rate
4.67%
Ranked in the World
#36
12.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#39
Chad
Depression Rate
3.29%
Ranked in the World
#145
6.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#103
Chile
Depression Rate
4.28%
Ranked in the World
#57
9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#67
Colombia
Depression Rate
2.51%
Ranked in the World
#188
3.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#144
Comoros
Depression Rate
3.97%
Ranked in the World
#78
5.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#121
Costa Rica
Depression Rate
3.69%
Ranked in the World
#105
8.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#78
Croatia
Depression Rate
4.13%
Ranked in the World
#69
16.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#21
Cuba
Depression Rate
4.95%
Ranked in the World
#27
14.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#31
Cyprus
Depression Rate
3.81%
Ranked in the World
#97
3.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#149
Czech Republic
Depression Rate
3.84%
Ranked in the World
#94
12.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#41
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Depression Rate
4.21%
Ranked in the World
#62
6.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#98
Denmark
Depression Rate
4.41%
Ranked in the World
#50
10.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#55
Djibouti
Depression Rate
4.01%
Ranked in the World
#75
9.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#59
Dominica
Depression Rate
3.57%
Ranked in the World
#118
Dominican Republic
Depression Rate
3.95%
Ranked in the World
#82
4.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#131
East Timor
Depression Rate
2.41%
Ranked in the World
#191
3.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#148
Ecuador
Depression Rate
3.46%
Ranked in the World
#130
7.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#88
Egypt
Depression Rate
3.87%
Ranked in the World
#89
3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#156
El Salvador
Depression Rate
3.61%
Ranked in the World
#114
6.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#108
Equatorial Guinea
Depression Rate
4.63%
Ranked in the World
#40
7.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#82
Eritrea
Depression Rate
3.85%
Ranked in the World
#92
10.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#54
Estonia
Depression Rate
5.09%
Ranked in the World
#17
14.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#26
Eswatini
Depression Rate
3.87%
Ranked in the World
#90
29.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#3
Ethiopia
Depression Rate
3.41%
Ranked in the World
#133
5.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#122
Federated States of Micronesia
Depression Rate
2.87%
Ranked in the World
#170
28.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#5
Fiji
Depression Rate
3.01%
Ranked in the World
#166
9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#68
Finland
Depression Rate
5%
Ranked in the World
#24
15.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#24
The depression rate in Finland is 5%, ranking the country twenty-fourth in the world. The causes behind this elevated rate are many and varied, ranging from genetic influences to environmental factors such as seasonal changes in daylight hours. Financial issues and social isolation have been identified as major contributing elements to depression development in Finland, particularly among elderly individuals. Additionally, it has been found that cultural attitudes can play a large role when it comes to mental health problems due to Finns being more likely to keep their thoughts or feelings to themselves rather than seeking help or expressing them openly.
France
Depression Rate
4.74%
Ranked in the World
#33
13.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#35
The depression rate in France is 4.74%, ranking the country thirty-third in the world. Research suggests that this is due to a combination of factors, such as the country's rigid work culture, lack of job security, and income inequality. While French unemployment rates remain relatively low compared to other European countries, increases in permanent contracts have been accompanied by reductions in wages and working hours, leading to increasing financial insecurity for many French people. Additionally, the social stigma surrounding mental health issues can prevent individuals from seeking professional help or support from their communities, meaning the number of people affected by depression in France could be much higher than reported.
Gabon
Depression Rate
5.12%
Ranked in the World
#15
8.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#77
Georgia
Depression Rate
4.26%
Ranked in the World
#60
9.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#65
Germany
Depression Rate
4.32%
Ranked in the World
#55
12.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#40
Ghana
Depression Rate
3.71%
Ranked in the World
#102
6.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#101
Greece
Depression Rate
6.52%
Ranked in the World
#1
5.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#129
Grenada
Depression Rate
3.68%
Ranked in the World
#108
0.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#176
Guam
Depression Rate
3.48%
Ranked in the World
#127
Guatemala
Depression Rate
3.41%
Ranked in the World
#134
5.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#114
Guinea
Depression Rate
3.16%
Ranked in the World
#152
7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#95
Guinea-Bissau
Depression Rate
3.38%
Ranked in the World
#137
7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#96
Guyana
Depression Rate
5.15%
Ranked in the World
#14
40.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#2
Haiti
Depression Rate
3.33%
Ranked in the World
#139
9.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#60
Honduras
Depression Rate
2.86%
Ranked in the World
#171
2.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#170
Hungary
Depression Rate
3.89%
Ranked in the World
#86
16.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#20
Iceland
Depression Rate
3.52%
Ranked in the World
#123
11.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#43
India
Depression Rate
3.69%
Ranked in the World
#106
12.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#37
The depression rate in India is 3.69%, ranking the country one hundred and sixth in the world. Despite this relatively low rate, mental health issues remain largely unaddressed in India and there is still a lack of awareness. This is why research shows that many people with psychological disorders go untreated or are given inadequate care due to stigma, lack of knowledge, and lack of access to resources. Additionally, while some mental health facilities exist, they often do not have enough staff or adequate resources to provide quality care for those who need it.
Indonesia
Depression Rate
2.63%
Ranked in the World
#184
2.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#166
Iran
Depression Rate
5.48%
Ranked in the World
#8
5.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#128
Iraq
Depression Rate
3.89%
Ranked in the World
#87
3.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#150
Ireland
Depression Rate
4.99%
Ranked in the World
#25
9.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#61
Israel
Depression Rate
4.55%
Ranked in the World
#45
5.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#125
Italy
Depression Rate
4.62%
Ranked in the World
#43
6.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#99
Ivory Coast
Depression Rate
3.05%
Ranked in the World
#165
8.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#71
Jamaica
Depression Rate
3.44%
Ranked in the World
#132
2.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#167
Japan
Depression Rate
2.66%
Ranked in the World
#181
15.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#25
Jordan
Depression Rate
4.19%
Ranked in the World
#66
1.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#173
Kazakhstan
Depression Rate
3.72%
Ranked in the World
#101
17.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#19
Kenya
Depression Rate
3.82%
Ranked in the World
#96
6.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#109
Kuwait
Depression Rate
4.9%
Ranked in the World
#30
2.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#158
Kyrgyzstan
Depression Rate
3.31%
Ranked in the World
#141
7.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#91
Laos
Depression Rate
2.67%
Ranked in the World
#180
5.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#123
Latvia
Depression Rate
5.16%
Ranked in the World
#13
20.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#14
Lebanon
Depression Rate
5.06%
Ranked in the World
#19
2.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#161
Lesotho
Depression Rate
5.17%
Ranked in the World
#12
72.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#1
Liberia
Depression Rate
3.62%
Ranked in the World
#113
4.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#136
Libya
Depression Rate
5.01%
Ranked in the World
#23
4.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#137
Lithuania
Depression Rate
5.42%
Ranked in the World
#9
26.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#6
Luxembourg
Depression Rate
4.02%
Ranked in the World
#74
11.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#49
Madagascar
Depression Rate
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#103
5.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#120
Malawi
Depression Rate
3.1%
Ranked in the World
#162
5.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#124
Malaysia
Depression Rate
3.99%
Ranked in the World
#77
5.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#117
Maldives
Depression Rate
3.15%
Ranked in the World
#155
2.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#164
Mali
Depression Rate
2.46%
Ranked in the World
#189
4.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#143
Malta
Depression Rate
3.95%
Ranked in the World
#83
6.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#110
Marshall Islands
Depression Rate
2.79%
Ranked in the World
#174
Mauritania
Depression Rate
2.94%
Ranked in the World
#168
3.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#155
Mauritius
Depression Rate
4.63%
Ranked in the World
#41
9.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#62
Mexico
Depression Rate
3.87%
Ranked in the World
#91
5.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#126
Moldova
Depression Rate
4.25%
Ranked in the World
#61
14.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#27
Monaco
Depression Rate
5.21%
Ranked in the World
#11
Mongolia
Depression Rate
4.07%
Ranked in the World
#72
17.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#18
Montenegro
Depression Rate
3.59%
Ranked in the World
#115
21 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#13
Morocco
Depression Rate
5.49%
Ranked in the World
#7
7.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#93
Mozambique
Depression Rate
3.47%
Ranked in the World
#129
13.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#36
Myanmar
Depression Rate
2.28%
Ranked in the World
#193
2.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#159
Namibia
Depression Rate
3.26%
Ranked in the World
#148
9.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#57
Nauru
Depression Rate
2.81%
Ranked in the World
#173
Nepal
Depression Rate
4.64%
Ranked in the World
#39
9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#69
Netherlands
Depression Rate
4.41%
Ranked in the World
#51
11.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#45
New Zealand
Depression Rate
4.08%
Ranked in the World
#71
11 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#52
Nicaragua
Depression Rate
3.27%
Ranked in the World
#146
4.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#138
Niger
Depression Rate
2.65%
Ranked in the World
#182
5.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#127
Nigeria
Depression Rate
2.76%
Ranked in the World
#175
3.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#151
North Korea
Depression Rate
3.3%
Ranked in the World
#143
9.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#63
Northern Mariana Islands
Depression Rate
3.45%
Ranked in the World
#131
Norway
Depression Rate
3.85%
Ranked in the World
#93
11.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#46
Oman
Depression Rate
4.33%
Ranked in the World
#54
4.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#132
Pakistan
Depression Rate
3.23%
Ranked in the World
#151
8.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#72
Palau
Depression Rate
3.8%
Ranked in the World
#98
Palestine
Depression Rate
5.75%
Ranked in the World
#4
Panama
Depression Rate
3.15%
Ranked in the World
#156
2.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#160
Papua New Guinea
Depression Rate
2.7%
Ranked in the World
#178
3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#157
Paraguay
Depression Rate
3.88%
Ranked in the World
#88
6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#111
People's Republic of China
Depression Rate
3.67%
Ranked in the World
#111
8.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#79
Peru
Depression Rate
2.36%
Ranked in the World
#192
2.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#162
Philippines
Depression Rate
2.69%
Ranked in the World
#179
2.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#169
Poland
Depression Rate
2.98%
Ranked in the World
#167
11.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#50
Portugal
Depression Rate
5.88%
Ranked in the World
#3
11.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#47
Puerto Rico
Depression Rate
3.67%
Ranked in the World
#112
Qatar
Depression Rate
4.92%
Ranked in the World
#28
5.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#115
Republic of Macedonia
Depression Rate
3.3%
Ranked in the World
#144
9.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#64
Republic of the Congo
Depression Rate
4.81%
Ranked in the World
#32
6.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#102
Romania
Depression Rate
3.51%
Ranked in the World
#126
9.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#58
Russia
Depression Rate
3.91%
Ranked in the World
#85
25.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#8
The depression rate in Russia is 3.91%, ranking the country eighty-fifth in the world. This figure has remained relatively stable since records have been kept, indicating that Russia has not seen a drastic surge or drop in its depression rates over time. Nevertheless, it is important to note that 3.91% still represents hundreds of thousands of people who are affected by depression and may be in need of professional help and support resources. Mental health problems are on the rise globally, particularly among younger people, and so it is especially important for Russia to ensure that the country is doing all it can to provide support services and treatment options to those suffering from depression.
Rwanda
Depression Rate
4.2%
Ranked in the World
#64
5.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#119
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Depression Rate
4.66%
Ranked in the World
#37
Saint Lucia
Depression Rate
3.95%
Ranked in the World
#84
7.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#83
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Depression Rate
3.83%
Ranked in the World
#95
1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#175
San Marino
Depression Rate
5.09%
Ranked in the World
#18
São Tomé and Príncipe
Depression Rate
3.26%
Ranked in the World
#149
1.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#174
Saudi Arabia
Depression Rate
4.9%
Ranked in the World
#31
6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#112
Senegal
Depression Rate
3.15%
Ranked in the World
#157
6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#113
Serbia
Depression Rate
3.69%
Ranked in the World
#107
11.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#48
Seychelles
Depression Rate
3.12%
Ranked in the World
#159
8.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#80
Sierra Leone
Depression Rate
3.39%
Ranked in the World
#136
6.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#100
Singapore
Depression Rate
2.45%
Ranked in the World
#190
11.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#51
Slovakia
Depression Rate
3.56%
Ranked in the World
#119
12.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#42
Slovenia
Depression Rate
4.28%
Ranked in the World
#58
19.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#15
Solomon Islands
Depression Rate
2.55%
Ranked in the World
#187
14.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#28
Somalia
Depression Rate
3.31%
Ranked in the World
#142
7.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#84
South Africa
Depression Rate
4.45%
Ranked in the World
#48
23.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#9
South Korea
Depression Rate
2.64%
Ranked in the World
#183
28.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#4
South Sudan
Depression Rate
3.48%
Ranked in the World
#128
3.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#145
Spain
Depression Rate
6.04%
Ranked in the World
#2
7.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#87
Sri Lanka
Depression Rate
3.26%
Ranked in the World
#150
14 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#34
Sudan
Depression Rate
4%
Ranked in the World
#76
3.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#146
Suriname
Depression Rate
5.1%
Ranked in the World
#16
25.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#7
Sweden
Depression Rate
4.98%
Ranked in the World
#26
14.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#29
Despite its overall high level of social welfare, Sweden has a relatively high depression rate of 4.98%, placing the country twenty-sixth in the world. Mental health issues have become increasingly prominent in recent years, with anxiety and depression reported as the most common mental disorders. Mental health support services are becoming more accessible across the nation, however, there is still an urgent need for further education about mental health and for improved access to treatment options.
Switzerland
Depression Rate
4.72%
Ranked in the World
#34
14.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#32
Syria
Depression Rate
4.39%
Ranked in the World
#52
2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#172
Taiwan
Depression Rate
3.59%
Ranked in the World
#116
Tajikistan
Depression Rate
2.6%
Ranked in the World
#186
4.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#140
Tanzania
Depression Rate
3.52%
Ranked in the World
#124
Thailand
Depression Rate
3.7%
Ranked in the World
#104
8.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#73
The Bahamas
Depression Rate
3.52%
Ranked in the World
#125
3.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#152
The Gambia
Depression Rate
4.21%
Ranked in the World
#63
4.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#133
Togo
Depression Rate
3.56%
Ranked in the World
#120
8.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#74
Trinidad and Tobago
Depression Rate
4.52%
Ranked in the World
#46
8.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#75
Tunisia
Depression Rate
5.75%
Ranked in the World
#5
3.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#154
Turkey
Depression Rate
4.6%
Ranked in the World
#44
2.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#168
Turkmenistan
Depression Rate
3.11%
Ranked in the World
#161
5.7 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#118
Uganda
Depression Rate
4.48%
Ranked in the World
#47
4.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#135
Ukraine
Depression Rate
5.25%
Ranked in the World
#10
21.6 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#10
United Arab Emirates
Depression Rate
4.63%
Ranked in the World
#42
6.4 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#104
United Kingdom
Depression Rate
5.02%
Ranked in the World
#22
7.9 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#85
United States of America
Depression Rate
4.92%
Ranked in the World
#29
16.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#23
United States Virgin Islands
Depression Rate
4.12%
Ranked in the World
#70
Uruguay
Depression Rate
3.34%
Ranked in the World
#138
21.2 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#12
Uzbekistan
Depression Rate
3.12%
Ranked in the World
#160
8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#81
Vanuatu
Depression Rate
2.63%
Ranked in the World
#185
18 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#17
Venezuela
Depression Rate
3.53%
Ranked in the World
#122
2.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#171
Vietnam
Depression Rate
2.83%
Ranked in the World
#172
7.5 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#90
Yemen
Depression Rate
4.2%
Ranked in the World
#65
5.8 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#116
Zambia
Depression Rate
3.16%
Ranked in the World
#153
7.3 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#92
Zimbabwe
Depression Rate
2.76%
Ranked in the World
#176
14.1 per 100k
Ranked in the World
#33
FAQs
Which is the most depressed country in the world ?
The most depressed country in the world is Greece, with a depression rate of 6.52%.
What are the top 10 most depressed countries ?
1. Greece – 6.52%
2. Spain – 6.04%
3. Portugal – 5.88%
4. Palestine – 5.75%
5. Tunisia – 5.75%
6. Bahrain – 5.52%
7. Morocco – 5.49%
8. Iran – 5.48%
9. Lithuania – 5.42%
10. Ukraine – 5.25%
What is the least depressed country in the world ?
The country with the lowest depression rate in the world is Brunei, with a depression rate of only 1.83%.