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There are a lot of factors usually involved in hair loss, which includes genetic and environmental influence. But based on the countries featured on this list, it seems that male pattern baldness is experienced more in the Western world than anywhere else. Let’s take a look at the countries most impacted.
Moving on to South America, the next country on the list is Chile, where 34.07% of the country’s adult men have some form of hair loss. But the population doesn’t appear to have a problem with it, as the media often portrays bald men in extremely positive roles.
Over in Europe, about 34.23% of Greek men experience baldness, which is attributed to genetics. In Greece, baldness is often associated with wisdom and maturity, but there are some hair restoration treatments for those who prefer them.
Out of the five Nordic countries, three of them are featured in the top 30, starting with Finland. Approximately 34.52% of Finnish adult men are bald to some extent, although the region’s proclivity for baldness actually means that very few men have a problem with it.
The Middle East also has a few countries on this list, including Iran, which has a baldness rate of 35.03%. The country actually has a growing market for both traditional and modern hair restoration methods.
Sweden is the second Nordic country in the top 30, with a baldness rate of about 35.14%. Just like similar Nordic nations, male pattern baldness in Sweden is mainly influenced by genetic predispositions.
Although baldness in Japan has historically been met with stigma and isolation, its baldness rate of 35.69% (especially in older men) means that it is becoming a more normalized aspect of Japanese society.
Back over in South America, Brazil’s male pattern baldness is influenced by genetics and also environmental factors. About 35.71% of its male population experiences hair loss, but the culture often embraces this as a natural and often stylish trait.
Hair loss is quite common in Belgium, where 36.04% of the male population experiences it. While the Belgium culture predominantly accepts it as a normal part of life, there is a market for hair restoration treatments, reflecting individual preferences for addressing hair loss.
Hungary has a male pattern baldness rate of 37.86%, although the country has embraced this aspect in a blend of traditional acceptance and modern cosmetic interests.
Russia has a baldness rate of 38.28% among adult men, although it is largely an accepted part of the country’s culture.
Swiss men experience a notable rate of baldness, largely due to genetics. Indeed, 38.53% of the men in Switzerland have hair loss, but Swiss culture is one that truly values personal authenticity in the acceptance of these physical traits.
In Ireland, baldness is prevalent due to genetic factors, which have an impact on 38.65% of the country’s men.
In Saudi Arabia, baldness has a rate of 39.75% and is primarily influenced by the dry environment. The desert landscape of the Arabian region has a tendency of drying out the skin, which can cause hair to fall out.
Mexican men also experience a notable prevalence of baldness, although this is mostly seen in those who are descended from Spanish ancestors. Approximately 39.75% of the male population experiences baldness, although some of this is driven by alopecia.
Turkey has a booming hair transplant industry that is actually world famous, which can most likely be attributed to the fact that about 40.03% of its male population experiences baldness. People from around the world visit the nation to receive treatments for hair loss.
Baldness in the UK is rather common, although it mainly affects men who are over the age of 60. Over 40% of the male population currently experiences hair loss, although many embrace it as a natural part of aging.
The minimal social stigma regarding baldness in New Zealand is mainly due to the fact that it is seen as a mark of distinction or rugged masculinity. This positive outlook is especially important, considering 40.19% of New Zealand men experience hair loss.
Norway is the third Nordic country on this list, with a high baldness rate of 40.75%. Hair loss in this country is seen as normal, and there is minimal stigma due to the country’s high regard for health and personal style.
An astounding 40.80% of Australian men over the age of 40 suffer from some form of hair loss, driven by genetics and environmental factors.
Over the years, some statistics have placed the Czech Republic as the country with the most bald men, but the most recent have put them in eighth place. Bald men make up about 40.90% of the country's male population, although the country sees it as a natural part of life.
In Canada, 40.94% of adult men suffer from hair loss, which is influenced by genetics. The country has many foundations that work to target the issue (including the Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation), while the market is saturated with hair treatment options.
In Croatia, baldness is mainly attributed to alopecia, and about 41.32% of adult men experience hair loss. Croatian culture has drastically reduced the stigma of baldness in exchange for valuing personal authenticity.
Arriving in the top five is Germany, where an astounding 41.51% of adult men are bald. Interestingly, men between the ages of 18 and 40 are most likely to experience hair loss in this country.
Many genetic and lifestyle factors are the reasons why the US is ranked as number four on this list. About 42.68% of US men experience baldness, and the increasing prevalence of Minoxidil (a medication to treat hair loss) means that many of them are trying to fight it.
Coming in third place is France, where 44.25% of men experience baldness. Shockingly, more than three-quarters of the entire French population has reported hair loss in recent years, which is a leap from 25 years ago when only half the population experienced it.
In second place is Italy with a baldness rate of 44.37%. Italian men clearly experience a significant rate of baldness, although (much like Greece) it is often seen as a mark of maturity and wisdom.
The country with the most bald men is Spain, with 44.5% of men experiencing hair loss. The Spanish population is mainly skewed towards the ages of 40 and 45, which is when male pattern baldness mostly arises. However, Spain is also one of the leading countries for hair transplants in the world, so at least there are some solutions for them!
Sources: (Medihair) (World Population Review) (Neoaesthetica Hair Clinics)
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Another Middle Eastern country arrives on the list with the UAE. Baldness in this country is influenced by genetic predispositions and lifestyle factors, which has so far affected about 38.10% of the adult male population.
Jumping slightly ahead of Pakistan is the country’s neighbor, India, with a baldness rate of 34.06%. Shockingly, more than half of Indian men below the age of 25 experience hair loss.
A remarkable 33.64% of Pakistan’s adult men experience baldness, although cultural perceptions don’t view it as an issue. On the other hand, many of Pakistan’s urban centers are seeing a rise in the popularity of hair transplants.
Hair loss truly has a way of impacting a person's self-esteem and body image, although a lot of nations around the world see it as a natural way of life for men. While there are some countries around the world that do not experience hair loss as much, there are others that truly take the cake. Indeed, a recent survey conducted by Medihair managed to see which countries have the most bald men.
Curious? Click through the gallery to see which countries made the cut (no pun intended!).
Which countries have the most bald men?
There are various countries where over 33% of men face baldness
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Hair loss truly has a way of impacting a person's self-esteem and body image, although a lot of nations around the world see it as a natural way of life for men. While there are some countries around the world that do not experience hair loss as much, there are others that truly take the cake. Indeed, a recent survey conducted by Medihair managed to see which countries have the most bald men.
Curious? Click through the gallery to see which countries made the cut (no pun intended!).