GITNUXREPORT 2025

Ghosting Statistics

Most singles see ghosting as immature, emotional, and increasingly common in dating.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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48% of singles find ghosting unacceptable

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57% of singles consider ghosting to be immature

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41% of respondents believe ghosting is a form of emotional abuse

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89% of singles have said they would be willing to give ghosting a second chance

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58% of college students find ghosting to be an acceptable way to end a relationship

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33% of people believe ghosting is morally wrong

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50% of singles are unsure if they should confront someone who ghosted them

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62% of respondents say they prefer honest breakups over ghosting

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55% of single men think ghosting is acceptable, while only 42% of women agree

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29% of respondents believe ghosting is acceptable if the other person is unkind

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41% of dating app users have been ghosted but do not intend to confront or ask why

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35% of singles report feeling relieved after being ghosted, choosing to see it as better than a confrontation

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55% of individuals believe ghosting will be less common in the future due to increased awareness

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51% of singles are more likely to forgive a ghoster if they receive an explanation afterward

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23% of respondents think ghosting is worse than a breakup

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69% of men believe ghosting is an effective way to end a relationship, compared to 55% of women

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45% of respondents believe ghosting is acceptable if the relationship was casual

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58% of women find ghosting to be disrespectful, compared to 49% of men

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71% of young adults believe ghosting is a normal part of dating culture

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63% of people who ghost report that they do so because they want to avoid confrontation

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69% of respondents say they have ghosted someone because they lost interest

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46% of people say they have ghosted someone because they were too busy

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40% of singles have ghosted someone due to a lack of chemistry

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34% of respondents say they are likely to ghost an acquaintance rather than a romantic partner

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29% of dating app users have attempted to contact someone after being ghosted but received no reply

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60% of those ghosted report avoiding confrontation as their main reason

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36% of people say they plan to ghost someone in the future rather than have an uncomfortable breakup

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49% of those who ghost have experienced guilt afterward, but still do it again

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31% of respondents admit to ghosting out of fear of hurting the other person

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35% of people who have been ghosted report feeling confused and hurt

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37% of people report feeling relieved when their partner ghosts them

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44% of individuals feel guilty after ghosting someone

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47% of those who ghost report feeling more empowered afterward

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21% of ghosted individuals regret not asking for closure

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38% of people report feeling embarrassed after ghosting someone

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54% of singles who have been ghosted say they are more cautious about dating afterward

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76% of people have experienced ghosting at least once in their dating lives

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22% of individuals say they have ghosted someone

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44% of men and 24% of women admit to ghosting someone

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52% of dating app users have been ghosted

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72% of young adults aged 18-29 have experienced or conducted ghosting

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60% of dating app users have experienced ghosting at least once

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40% of young singles have been ghosted within the last year

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30% of people have experienced ghosting more than once

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63% of individuals aged 18-24 have been ghosted

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68% of people have been ghosted after three or more dates

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43% of individuals have used ghosting as a way to end a casual relationship

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62% of single adults prefer ending communication directly rather than ghosting

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70% of people aged 25-34 have been ghosted at least once

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26% of people have experienced ghosting after a first date

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Key Highlights

76% of people have experienced ghosting at least once in their dating lives
22% of individuals say they have ghosted someone
48% of singles find ghosting unacceptable
44% of men and 24% of women admit to ghosting someone
35% of people who have been ghosted report feeling confused and hurt
57% of singles consider ghosting to be immature
52% of dating app users have been ghosted
63% of people who ghost report that they do so because they want to avoid confrontation
41% of respondents believe ghosting is a form of emotional abuse
72% of young adults aged 18-29 have experienced or conducted ghosting
37% of people report feeling relieved when their partner ghosts them
89% of singles have said they would be willing to give ghosting a second chance
58% of college students find ghosting to be an acceptable way to end a relationship

Did you know that a staggering 76% of people have experienced ghosting at least once in their dating lives, revealing a widespread phenomenon that continues to shape modern relationships?

Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Ghosting

48% of singles find ghosting unacceptable
57% of singles consider ghosting to be immature
41% of respondents believe ghosting is a form of emotional abuse
89% of singles have said they would be willing to give ghosting a second chance
58% of college students find ghosting to be an acceptable way to end a relationship
33% of people believe ghosting is morally wrong
50% of singles are unsure if they should confront someone who ghosted them
62% of respondents say they prefer honest breakups over ghosting
55% of single men think ghosting is acceptable, while only 42% of women agree
29% of respondents believe ghosting is acceptable if the other person is unkind
41% of dating app users have been ghosted but do not intend to confront or ask why
35% of singles report feeling relieved after being ghosted, choosing to see it as better than a confrontation
55% of individuals believe ghosting will be less common in the future due to increased awareness
51% of singles are more likely to forgive a ghoster if they receive an explanation afterward
23% of respondents think ghosting is worse than a breakup
69% of men believe ghosting is an effective way to end a relationship, compared to 55% of women
45% of respondents believe ghosting is acceptable if the relationship was casual
58% of women find ghosting to be disrespectful, compared to 49% of men
71% of young adults believe ghosting is a normal part of dating culture

Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Ghosting Interpretation

While nearly three-quarters of young adults see ghosting as a cultural norm and over half of singles are open to forgiving an unexplained disappearance, the persistent perception of ghosting as immature or even emotionally abusive suggests that, despite its popularity, many still view it as a chicken-hearted shortcut rather than a respectful exit strategy in modern dating.

Behavior Patterns and Motivations for Ghosting

63% of people who ghost report that they do so because they want to avoid confrontation
69% of respondents say they have ghosted someone because they lost interest
46% of people say they have ghosted someone because they were too busy
40% of singles have ghosted someone due to a lack of chemistry
34% of respondents say they are likely to ghost an acquaintance rather than a romantic partner
29% of dating app users have attempted to contact someone after being ghosted but received no reply
60% of those ghosted report avoiding confrontation as their main reason
36% of people say they plan to ghost someone in the future rather than have an uncomfortable breakup
49% of those who ghost have experienced guilt afterward, but still do it again
31% of respondents admit to ghosting out of fear of hurting the other person

Behavior Patterns and Motivations for Ghosting Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds ghosting to dodge confrontation and almost half feeling guilty afterward, it seems that many prefer the silent treatment over heartfelt honesty, highlighting a modern aversion to confrontation that leaves honesty and connection ghosted in its wake.

Emotional Impact and Reactions to Ghosting

35% of people who have been ghosted report feeling confused and hurt
37% of people report feeling relieved when their partner ghosts them
44% of individuals feel guilty after ghosting someone
47% of those who ghost report feeling more empowered afterward
21% of ghosted individuals regret not asking for closure
38% of people report feeling embarrassed after ghosting someone
54% of singles who have been ghosted say they are more cautious about dating afterward

Emotional Impact and Reactions to Ghosting Interpretation

Ghosting reveals a complex psychological tapestry: some see it as empowerment or relief, while others grapple with confusion, guilt, and regret, ultimately leaving many cautious — or haunted — by proximity to digital disappearance.

Prevalence and Demographics of Ghosting

76% of people have experienced ghosting at least once in their dating lives
22% of individuals say they have ghosted someone
44% of men and 24% of women admit to ghosting someone
52% of dating app users have been ghosted
72% of young adults aged 18-29 have experienced or conducted ghosting
60% of dating app users have experienced ghosting at least once
40% of young singles have been ghosted within the last year
30% of people have experienced ghosting more than once
63% of individuals aged 18-24 have been ghosted
68% of people have been ghosted after three or more dates
43% of individuals have used ghosting as a way to end a casual relationship
62% of single adults prefer ending communication directly rather than ghosting
70% of people aged 25-34 have been ghosted at least once
26% of people have experienced ghosting after a first date

Prevalence and Demographics of Ghosting Interpretation

With nearly four out of five people experiencing ghosting—yet over six in ten still preferring directness—the dating world remains haunted by the paradox of wanting honesty but often resorting to vanishing acts.