Most people will deal with anxiety at some point in their lives. It’s when anxiety becomes persistent and prevents people from living their lives comfortably that it becomes a serious problem. Many people seek treatment in the form of therapy, medication, exercise, and mindfulness techniques. The COVID-19 epidemic saw a surge in anxiety disorder diagnoses and encouraged people to get help.
Do you know which countries have the highest rates of anxiety? The following graphic outlines the countries with the highest anxiety rates around the world. The country with the highest rate of anxiety around the world is Portugal. Portuguese residents have an average anxiety rate of 8.79%. New Zealand, with an anxiety rate of 8.04%, comes in second. Third on the list is Brazil with a 7.77% anxiety rate.
Check out the graphic to see what other countries around the world rank highly on the list.
