Arthritis Statistics

Number of People Affected by Type

Type of Arthritis	Number of People Affected
Osteoarthritis	27 million (U.S.)
Rheumatoid Arthritis	1.3 million (U.S.)
Psoriatic Arthritis	1 million (U.S.)
Gout	9.2 million (U.S.)
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis	300,000 (U.S.)
Ankylosing Spondylitis	2.7 million (U.S.)
Lupus-related Arthritis	1.5 million (U.S.)
Other Forms of Arthritis	Varies depending on the specific type

It’s important to note that these numbers are approximate and can vary depending on the source and methodology used to calculate them. Additionally, there may be other forms of arthritis not included in this chart, and some of the numbers may overlap with other forms of autoimmune or inflammatory conditions.

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States that have the highest incidents of Arthritis

Rank	State	Prevalence of Arthritis (%)
1	West Virginia	34.6
2	Kentucky	32.2
3	Mississippi	31.7
4	Arkansas	31.1
5	Alabama	30.8
6	Indiana	30.3
7	Louisiana	30.2
8	Oklahoma	30.2
9	Tennessee	30.1
10	Michigan	30.0

It’s important to note that these numbers are based on self-reported data from surveys and may not capture the full extent of arthritis prevalence in these states. Additionally, many other factors can influence arthritis prevalence, such as age, gender, and lifestyle habits, and these factors may vary from state to state.

Countries with the highest incidents of Arthritis

Rank	Country	Prevalence of Arthritis (%)
1	United States	23.7
2	United Kingdom	18.3
3	Germany	17.0
4	Japan	16.2
5	Italy	16.0
6	Canada	15.9
7	France	15.7
8	Spain	15.2
9	Australia	15.1
10	South Korea	14.5

It’s important to note that these numbers are based on estimates and may not capture the full extent of arthritis prevalence in these countries. Additionally, many other factors can influence arthritis prevalence, such as age, gender, and lifestyle habits, and these factors may vary from country to country.

Incidents of Arthritis by Age Group

Age Group	Prevalence of Arthritis (%)
18-44 years	7.3
45-64 years	30.3
65-74 years	49.7
75 years and over	68.7

It’s important to note that these numbers are based on self-reported data from surveys and may not capture the full extent of arthritis prevalence in each age group. Additionally, other factors can influence arthritis prevalence, such as gender and lifestyle habits, and these factors may vary by age group as well.