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Infographic: Young People Are The Loneliest Generation

The Meta-Gallup survey across 142 countries reveals a stark reality: almost a quarter of the world feels very or fairly lonely. But the demographic carrying the

Akhyari Hananto

June 14, 2026 11:13 AM GMT+7

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2026 Meta-Gallup Global State of Social Connections Report.

The Meta-Gallup survey across 142 countries reveals a stark reality: almost a quarter of the world feels very or fairly lonely. But the demographic carrying the heaviest burden is not the elderly. It is young adults aged 19 to 29.

This isn't just a problem of aging; it is a structural issue affecting how we build lives in the modern era. The aggregate picture runs counter to our intuition. While we fear isolation in our later years, the data suggests the struggle is most acute during the transition into adulthood.

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