Approximately 1 in 5 (21.3% or an estimated 25.5 million) women in the U.S. reported completed or attempted rape at some point in their lifetime, including completed forced penetration, attempted forced penetration, or alcohol/drug facilitated completed penetration. About 2.6% of U.S. men (an estimated 2.8 million) experienced completed or attempted rape victimization in their lifetime.
Citation Link
The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2015 data brief – updated release
Statistic Topics
Men
Research
Women
Statistic Questions
How common is rape?
How often are men raped?
How often are women raped?
