This statistic displays the hearing loss prevalence in selected developed countries in 2014-2015. According to a survey conducted during these two years, Germany had the highest prevalence of hearing loss among the surveyed countries.
Hearing loss prevalence in selected developed countries in 2014-2015
France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Survey time period
2014 and 2015
Number of respondents
base: 120,000 people
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Note: From the total number of respondents, subsequently data was collected from 3,702 interviews with hearing aid owners and 5,970 interviews with hearing-impaired people people who do not yet own hearing aids across six countries. The interviews were conducted during 2014 and 2015.
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The Hearing Review. (June 22, 2016). Hearing loss prevalence in selected developed countries in 2014-2015 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/670158/hearing-loss-prevalence-in-select-developed-countries/
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