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1 in 4 Young American Men Report Daily Loneliness, Gallup Finds

New data reveals U.S. men aged 15–34 are lonelier than peers globally, with higher rates of stress and worry.

Why are American men between 15 and 34 so prone to feeling lonely?
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Young American men are lonelier than their peers in other wealthy, democratic countries, according to new polling.
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Overview

  • Gallup's latest data shows 25% of U.S. men aged 15–34 felt lonely the day prior, significantly higher than the national average of 18%.
  • Young American men’s loneliness rate is 10 percentage points higher than the median for 38 OECD nations, with Turkey being the only country reporting a higher rate at 29%.
  • This demographic also experiences elevated levels of daily stress (57%) and worry (46%) compared to other U.S. adults.
  • Experts attribute the 'male loneliness epidemic' to societal pressures, digital disconnection, and restrictive gender norms limiting emotional expression.
  • Loneliness, recognized as a public health epidemic in 2023, is linked to increased risks of heart disease, mental health disorders, and dementia according to the CDC.