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Gallup Poll Reveals 25% of Young U.S. Men Report Daily Loneliness

Young men in the U.S. experience loneliness at rates far above international and domestic averages, highlighting a growing societal challenge.

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 reported feeling lonely the previous day, based on 2023–24 aggregated surveys.
  • This rate is 10 percentage points higher than the OECD median for young men, with only Turkey reporting a higher rate at 29%.
  • Young U.S. men also report loneliness at a rate 7 points higher than their female counterparts in the same age group.
  • Experts point to factors such as digital disconnection and rigid masculinity norms as key contributors to this trend.
  • The findings underscore a broader U.S. deviation from the typical global loneliness pattern, with significant implications for mental and physical health.