Government and public statistics
Data on ADHD in Children
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- The CDC's data page on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among US children, summarizing diagnosis and treatment figures from national parent surveys. Updated 8 July 2026 with data collected in 2024.
- How much weight it carries
- Official US public health agency. Figures come from parent reports of a diagnosis, not from clinical assessment of every child.
Facts taken from this source
- The CDC estimates that 7 million US children aged 3 to 17, or 11.7 percent, have a current ADHD diagnosis, based on data collected in 2024 from a national survey of parents.
“An estimated 7 million (11.7%) U.S. children aged 3-17 years have a current ADHD diagnosis, according to data collected in 2024 from a national survey of parents.” (ADHD diagnosis)