It is estimated that almost half of all rape victims will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of this traumatic experience. In comparison, those who experience a natural disaster have an estimated 3.8 percent chance of developing PTSD. This statistic shows the estimated risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among those who have experienced the select traumatic events as of 2018.
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Sidran Institute. (October 10, 2018). Risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among those who have experienced the following traumatic events as of 2018 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1117068/ptsd-risk-from-select-traumatic-events/
Sidran Institute. "Risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among those who have experienced the following traumatic events as of 2018." Chart. October 10, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 22, 2026. /statistics/1117068/ptsd-risk-from-select-traumatic-events/
Sidran Institute. (2018). Risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among those who have experienced the following traumatic events as of 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2026. /statistics/1117068/ptsd-risk-from-select-traumatic-events/
Sidran Institute. "Risk of Developing Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (Ptsd) among Those Who Have Experienced The following Traumatic Events as of 2018." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 10 Oct 2018, /statistics/1117068/ptsd-risk-from-select-traumatic-events/
Sidran Institute, Risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among those who have experienced the following traumatic events as of 2018 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1117068/ptsd-risk-from-select-traumatic-events/ (last visited July 22, 2026)
Risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among those who have experienced the following traumatic events as of 2018 [Graph], Sidran Institute, October 10, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1117068/ptsd-risk-from-select-traumatic-events/