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How many people are colorblind?

Published in Color Vision Deficiency 1 min read

It is estimated that more than 350 million people worldwide are colorblind. This number increases annually due to world population growth.

Colorblindness Statistics

Group Proportion
Men 1 in 12 (8%)
Women 1 in 200
World Population Approximately 4.5%

These statistics highlight the significantly higher prevalence of colorblindness among men compared to women. According to general agreement, approximately 4.5% of the world population is colorblind which currently equates to more than 350 million people.

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