Disability prevalence by impairment in the UK 2016/17

Share of disability in the United Kingdom in 2016/17, by impairment type

The data shows the prevalence of individuals living with a disability in the UK in 2016/17, by impairment type. In this year, approx. 51% of individuals with a disability suffered an impairment to their mobility.

Mobility 51
Stamina/breathing/fatigue 39
Dexterity 28
Mental health 24
Memory 17
Hearing 15
Vision 12
Learning 14
Social/ behavioural 8
Other 15