Loneliest people in the world are not the elderly sitting alone at home; according to a survey across 142 countries, they are adults in their 20s

A global survey spanning 142 countries found that nearly one in four people reported feeling very or fairly lonely. But the most unexpected finding was not the overall number. Young adults aged 19 to 29 reported the highest levels of loneliness, while older adults were the least likely to say they felt lonely.