Hearing Loss Statistics 2024: More Common Than You Might Think | NCOA Adviser
- Hearing loss affects about 60.7 million Americans age 12 and older. About 15.5% (44.1 million) of American adults age 20 and older have some level of hearing loss. [1] [2] [3]
- Of people age 65 and older, 31.1% experience hearing loss, while 40.3% of adults age 75 and older experience hearing loss. [1]
- Around the world, about 70 million people are deaf (complete hearing loss). [4]
- Studies show approximately 28.8 million American adults could significantly benefit from wearing a hearing aid. [5]
- Only 16% of people age 20–69 have ever used a hearing aid, while just 30% of those age 70 and above have done so. [5]
- Hearing loss is on the rise in the United States and is expected to almost double by the year 2060. [2]
Our hearing ability can greatly impact our health. And hearing loss is a common and widespread issue worldwide.
Did you know 1.5 billion people—20% of the world’s population—have some degree of hearing loss? [6] It’s currently the third-leading chronic health condition in the United States and cases are rapidly increasing. [7] Fortunately, half of all global cases are preventable through public education, early identification, and timely treatment. [6]
In order to understand the true scope of the issue, our Reviews Team dug into the latest research to help you protect your hearing and address suspected hearing loss.
