Autism rate among children U.S. 2020 | Statista

In 2020, it was estimated that for every 1,000 children aged 8 years, around 28 had autism spectrum disorder. This statistic shows the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among 8-year-old children in the U.S. from 2000 to 2020, per 1,000 children.

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. from 2000 to 2020 (per 1,000 children)

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April 2023

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United States

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2000 to 2020

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8-year-old children

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