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Dying Alone Statistics
Last Updated: June 17, 2024


Written & Summarized by Jannik Lindner
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With sources from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, japantimes.co.jp, 2.statcan.gc.ca and many more

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In this post, we will explore a collection of stark statistics highlighting the concerning trend of individuals dying alone in various countries around the world. From Japan to the United States, and from the UK to Australia, these figures shed light on the prevalence and potential consequences of solitary living arrangements on end-of-life scenarios. Let's delve into the numbers and implications of this somber reality.
Statistic 1
"A survey in Japan found that nearly 40% of respondents worried about dying alone."
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"In the UK, more than 50% of all people over 75 live alone, raising concerns about 'lonely deaths'."
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"Of the 330,000 people who die each year in Germany, 17,000 die alone."
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"In the United States, 28% of older adults live alone; many of them risk dying without anyone noticing right away."
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"A study in Sweden found a 32% elevated risk for early death among men living alone."
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"According to a UK study, people living alone are 80% more likely to die of heart disease than those living with others."
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"An estimated 5.3 million seniors in the U.S. are food insecure, which could potentially increase risks related to dying alone."
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"In Japan, 27.7% of households consist of people living alone, many of whom face the risk of dying alone."
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"Around 15.6% of Australians aged 15 years and over live alone, which may increase their chances of dying alone."
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"Among individuals who have never been married in the U.S, 68% live alone, potentially raising the risk of dying alone."
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"According to a survey of 2,000 adults conducted by The Co-operation, 36% of adults have not discussed their end-of-life wishes."
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"In Canada, 28.2% of households are single-person households as of 2016, which may elevate the risk of dying alone."
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"In the Netherlands, 40% of the elderly living alone feel moderately to very lonely, potentially increasing the risk of dying alone."
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"According to a U.S survey, 61% of adults fear dying more than speaking in public or being bankrupt."
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"In India, nearly 15% of people aged 60 and above live alone."
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"A study in Korea indicated that older adults living alone have worse self-rated health and more depressive symptoms, potentially influencing death anxiety."
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"In Finland, 42% of women aged 65 and older live alone, compared to 19% of men."
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"In Russia, over 4 million elderly people live alone, potentially affecting the statistics of dying alone."
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"According to a US survey, only 17% of adults say they are not afraid of death."
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"In France, one in every four households comprises a person living alone."
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Comparing those countries between 500 years and 2000 years history to Singapore's 60 years 2 generations..

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