Which country has the highest rate of bipolar disorder

Definition

Bipolar disorder, sometimes referred to as manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that affect a person’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

These shifts in mood and energy levels are more severe than the normal ups and downs that are experienced by everyone.

Additional information about bipolar disorder can be found on the NIMH Health Topics page on Bipolar Disorder.

Prevalence of Bipolar Disorder Among Adults

• Based on diagnostic interview data from National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), Figure 1 shows past year prevalence of bipolar disorder among U.S.

  adults aged 18 or older.¹

  • An estimated 2.8% of U.S. adults had bipolar disorder in the past year.
  • Past year prevalence of bipolar disorder among adults was similar for males (2.9%) and females (2.8%).
• An estimated 4.4% of U.S.

  adults experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives.²

Figure 1