Ambulatory disabilities in the U.S. by age 2023| ��ƽ��

Percentage of people in the U.S. with an ambulatory disability as of 2023, by age

Characteristic	Percentage of people
5 to 15 years	0.6%
16 to 20 years	0.8%
21 to 64 years	4.5%
65 to 74 years	14.4%
75 years and older	29.2%

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2025

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United States

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2023

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Ambulatory disabilities in the United States show a stark increase with age, reaching nearly 30 percent among those 75 and older. This highlights the growing challenges faced by the elderly population in maintaining mobility and independence. The prevalence of ambulatory disabilities across different age groups provides insight into the evolving healthcare needs of Americans as they age.

Age-related disability trends

While ambulatory disabilities affect 29.2 percent of those 75 and older, other age-related disabilities also show significant prevalence in this group. For example, hearing disabilities impact 21 percent of individuals in this age bracket, while 8.2 percent experience vision disabilities. These statistics underscore the multifaceted nature of age-related disabilities and the importance of comprehensive healthcare approaches for the elderly.

Disability patterns across age groups

The working-age population, those between 21 and 64 years old, experiences lower rates of ambulatory disabilities at 4.5 percent. However, this group is not without its challenges. For example, an estimated 4.1 million individuals aged 21 to 64 have a vision disability, meaning they experience blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses. These figures emphasize the need for targeted support and accessibility measures across all age groups.