The Solitude Statistics Dashboard
Mind-blowing facts about alone time that will change everything
Think you're weird for enjoying your own company? Think again. Click each statistic to reveal the shocking truth about solitude in our world.
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Global Reality
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People worldwide report feeling lonely
That's 1 in 3 humans on Earth feeling disconnected
Solo Dining
46%
Of people have eaten alone in public this year
Nearly half of us are already doing it!
Young Adults
61%
Report serious loneliness despite being "hyperconnected"
More connected than ever, lonelier than ever
Friendship Crisis
25%
Of Americans have ZERO close friends
1 in 4 people have no one to confide in
Work Life
70%
Of offices are now open-plan (up from 10% in 1970)
We've eliminated privacy and wonder why people are stressed
Social Anxiety
1 in 4
People avoid activities they want to do because they'd go alone
We're missing out on life because of social expectations
Interruption Culture
23 min
Average time to refocus after an interruption
Constant collaboration is killing our ability to think deeply
Solo Trend
+62%
Increase in solo dining reservations in major cities
The solo revolution is already happening
Plot Twist: You're Not Broken
These statistics reveal something profound: the problem isn't that some people prefer solitude.
The problem is that we've created a culture that pathologizes perfectly normal human preferences.
If any of these statistics resonated with you, click the button below to claim your validation!