Which country has highest rate of depression?

The most recent findings on global depression rates from the WHO indicate that the following countries have the highest rates of depression:

• China.
• India.
• The U.S.
• Brazil.
• Bangladesh.

Do people in 3rd world countries get depression?

As a result, depression in developing nations is equally prevalent as—and often more prevalent than—depression in wealthier nations. Developing nations also struggle with a great dearth in resources for mental healthcare, particularly trained and empathetic human resources.

Do richer countries have higher depression rates?

People who live in wealthy countries are slightly more likely to be depressed than those in low- to middle-income countries, a new study of global depression rates suggests. In the study, close to 15 percent of people in high-income countries said they experienced depression at some point in their lives.

Why people in developed countries are sad?

Reasons for unhappiness across the developed world included a lack of optimism, concern over jobs and pressure to succeed. In developing countries a majority in the same age group expected their lives to be more enjoyable in the future, led by China with 84 percent.

Why is there so much depression in the world?

Other commonly agreed causes or triggers are past trauma or abuse; a genetic predisposition to depression, which may or may not be the same as a family history; life stresses, including financial problems or bereavement; chronic pain or illness; and taking drugs, including cannabis, ecstasy and heroin.

What is the least depressed country?

The most depressed country is Afghanistan, where more than one in five people suffer from the disorder. The least depressed is Japan, with a diagnosed rate of less than 2.5 percent.

Why is life satisfaction higher than expected in developing countries?

Individuals with higher incomes, more education, more key household goods and paid employment are more satisfied with their lives than people who are less well-off. This is consistent with findings from extensive research done by others on this topic.

Why are depression rates so high?

Other reasons given for the continuing rise in depressive illness include an ageing population (60- to 74-year-olds are more likely to suffer than other age groups), and rising stress and isolation.