"All hearing loss is defined as any hearing loss above 20 dB, ranging from mild to complete in severity"
Prevalence is age-adjusted. Age-standardised rate (ASR) is a summary measure of the rate that a population would have if it had a standard age structure. Standardization is necessary when comparing several populations that differ with respect to age because age has a powerful influence on hearing loss.
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Prevalence of hearing loss worldwide as of 2019, by region
As of 2019, people from the Western Pacific, South-East Asia, and African regions had the highest prevalence of hearing loss worldwide.
This statistic shows the prevalence of hearing loss worldwide as of 2019, by region.
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Lancet. (March 13, 2021). Prevalence of hearing loss worldwide as of 2019, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/1235672/prevalence-hearing-loss-by-region-worldwide/
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Prevalence of hearing loss worldwide as of 2019, by region [Graph], Lancet, March 13, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1235672/prevalence-hearing-loss-by-region-worldwide/
