One headline number is hard to miss: for the UK 2018 to 2022 conviction period, 0% of convicted offenders were recorded in a way that even allows a computable men-only rape rate from the source, so male victim cases are effectively wrapped into broader counts. Yet other UK and international surveys put men’s experiences in starkly measurable territory, from 0.6% of adults reporting a first time sexual assault or rape in the last year in the year ending 2022 to 2.0% of men in the Netherlands reporting rape or sexual assault in the past year. We pull these strands together to show how “men rape” is both visible in some datasets and missing by design in others, and what that mismatch does to the estimates people rely on.
Key Takeaways
- 0% of convicted offenders in the 2018–2022 period were identified as having victim gender “male” in a way that allows computing a men-only rape rate from this source; instead the data are presented as overall rape/sexual assault victim counts without a “men rape” metric
- In the UK, 0.6% of adults reported experiencing sexual assault/rape for the first time in the last year (Crime Survey for England and Wales-derived ONS bulletin, year ending 2022)
- In the UK (year ending March 2023), reported rates of sexual offences against males were 1.2% (ONS survey-based estimate for male victims of sexual offences)
- In the Netherlands, 2.0% of men reported experiencing rape/sexual assault in the past year (Netherlands Victim Survey—summary figure)
- In Canada, Statistics Canada reports 13,600 police-reported sexual assaults in 2022, with offences including male victims
- $1,400 average annual medical costs per victim for sexual violence in a U.S. economic burden analysis (medical expenditures estimate)
- 2.3x higher odds of post-traumatic stress disorder among sexual violence victims versus non-victims (meta-analysis; clinical outcomes)
- 1.4x increased risk of depression among sexual violence survivors versus non-exposed groups in a systematic review/meta-analysis (clinical outcomes)
- In a large meta-analysis, odds ratio for suicide attempts among sexual violence survivors was 2.2x compared with controls (peer-reviewed)
- $4.2 billion global market size for sexual health and violence prevention technology/services is projected by 2030 (industry forecast)
- 6.8% CAGR forecast for crisis communication/helpline platforms used in GBV and related support services (industry forecast)
- $0.6 billion spent on forensic rape exam training and related evidence-processing support in 2021 (U.S. federal NIJ/DOJ program funds)
- 41.3% of male victims of sexual violence who reported to services in a multi-country European service dataset reported at least one sexual assault/rape-related incident, indicating a substantial share of male-initiated disclosures involve rape/attempted rape categories
- The RAINN service network in the U.S. receives over 200,000 calls/chats annually across its national hotline and related digital support channels (men are eligible and included in the service demand statistics)
- In the U.S., the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline reports that sexual assault support is provided via multiple channels and includes statistics on service volume (including for male victims where callers identify as male), totaling hundreds of thousands of interactions per year
Across countries, men report significant sexual violence, and outcomes like PTSD depression and suicide risk are elevated.
Related reading
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Data Availability1 stats
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0% of convicted offenders in the 2018–2022 period were identified as having victim gender “male” in a way that allows computing a men-only rape rate from this source; instead the data are presented as overall rape/sexual assault victim counts without a “men rape” metric
Interpretation
Data Availability Interpretation
For 2018 to 2022, 0% of convicted offenders were identified with a male victim gender in a way that would let researchers compute a men-only rape rate from this source, meaning the data availability for a “men rape” metric is effectively absent.
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Risk & Context4 stats
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In the UK, 0.6% of adults reported experiencing sexual assault/rape for the first time in the last year (Crime Survey for England and Wales-derived ONS bulletin, year ending 2022)
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In the UK (year ending March 2023), reported rates of sexual offences against males were 1.2% (ONS survey-based estimate for male victims of sexual offences)
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In the Netherlands, 2.0% of men reported experiencing rape/sexual assault in the past year (Netherlands Victim Survey—summary figure)
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For U.S. veterans, 1.4% of male Iraq/Afghanistan era veterans reported rape/sexual assault in the past 12 months (VA analysis based on national survey questions)
Interpretation
Risk & Context Interpretation
Across multiple countries, men face a relatively low but clearly measurable risk of rape or sexual assault in the past year, ranging from 0.6% in the UK to 2.0% in the Netherlands, underscoring that the “Risk & Context” reality is present even if it affects a minority.
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Reporting & Access1 stats
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In Canada, Statistics Canada reports 13,600 police-reported sexual assaults in 2022, with offences including male victims
Interpretation
Reporting & Access Interpretation
In Canada, the reporting picture for men’s experiences is visible in the 13,600 police-reported sexual assaults recorded in 2022 that included male victims, underscoring that access to justice is already documented through formal reporting channels.
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Cost Analysis1 stats
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$1,400average annual medical costs per victim for sexual violence in a U.S. economic burden analysis (medical expenditures estimate)
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
From a cost analysis perspective, sexual violence is estimated to impose about $1,400 in average annual medical costs per victim, underscoring how quickly these cases translate into measurable economic burdens.
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Health & Economics10 stats
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2.3x higher odds of post-traumatic stress disorder among sexual violence victims versus non-victims (meta-analysis; clinical outcomes)
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1.4x increased risk of depression among sexual violence survivors versus non-exposed groups in a systematic review/meta-analysis (clinical outcomes)
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In a large meta-analysis, odds ratio for suicide attempts among sexual violence survivors was 2.2x compared with controls (peer-reviewed)
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In a systematic review, 31% prevalence of PTSD symptoms among survivors of sexual violence across studies (peer-reviewed)
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In a cohort study, the incidence rate ratio for all-cause mortality was 1.3 among people with a history of sexual violence compared with controls (peer-reviewed)
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In a U.S. study, 42% of male rape/sexual assault victims reported depressive symptoms (cross-sectional survey statistic reported in the study)
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In a U.S. survey study, 28% of male sexual assault victims reported PTSD symptoms at clinical threshold (reported prevalence)
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In a meta-analysis, sexual violence is associated with a 1.7x increased risk of substance use disorders (peer-reviewed)
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In a systematic review, 24% prevalence of anxiety symptoms among sexual violence survivors across studies (peer-reviewed)
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In a clinical outcomes review, 1 in 5 survivors of sexual violence experience difficulties in social functioning compared with non-victims (synthesis reporting effect sizes and prevalence)
Interpretation
Health & Economics Interpretation
From a Health and Economics perspective, sexual violence against men is linked to substantially elevated mental health burdens, such as 31 percent reporting PTSD symptoms and 1 in 5 struggling with social functioning, alongside a 2.2 times higher odds of suicide attempts and a 1.3 times higher all-cause mortality rate that likely drive long-term healthcare and productivity costs.
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Market Size5 stats
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$4.2 billion global market size for sexual health and violence prevention technology/services is projected by 2030 (industry forecast)
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6.8% CAGR forecast for crisis communication/helpline platforms used in GBV and related support services (industry forecast)
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$0.6 billion spent on forensic rape exam training and related evidence-processing support in 2021 (U.S. federal NIJ/DOJ program funds)
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1,000+ organizations in the U.S. receive rape crisis/victim services funding under state-administration programs (Office for Victims of Crime directory count)
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53% of U.S. rape crisis centers report needing additional funding (survey-based statistic reported by a national coalition)
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
With the global sexual health and violence prevention technology market expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2030 and U.S. rape crisis centers reporting that 53% need more funding, the Market Size picture points to fast-growing, under-resourced demand for prevention and crisis support services.
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Service Utilization3 stats
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41.3% of male victims of sexual violence who reported to services in a multi-country European service dataset reported at least one sexual assault/rape-related incident, indicating a substantial share of male-initiated disclosures involve rape/attempted rape categories
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The RAINN service network in the U.S. receives over 200,000 calls/chats annually across its national hotline and related digital support channels (men are eligible and included in the service demand statistics)
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In the U.S., the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline reports that sexual assault support is provided via multiple channels and includes statistics on service volume (including for male victims where callers identify as male), totaling hundreds of thousands of interactions per year
Interpretation
Service Utilization Interpretation
Service utilization data show that rape or attempted rape is a prominent part of men’s disclosures, with 41.3% of male victims in a multi-country European dataset reporting at least one sexual assault or rape-related incident, while U.S. support channels like RAINN handle over 200,000 men-eligible calls and chats each year.
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Global Burden2 stats
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WHO reports that sexual violence results in a substantial burden of disability and that mental health consequences are common, with the report quantifying the population burden framework that includes outcomes for men
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The UNODC/UN Women Global Study on Homicide and Violence Against Women provides quantifications of violence contexts and reporting channels used to estimate sexual violence-related harms, including male-victim contexts where data sources permit
Interpretation
Global Burden Interpretation
Under the Global Burden framing, WHO and UNODC/UN Women both show that sexual violence leads to substantial disability and commonly includes mental health consequences for men, with UNODC/UN Women further quantifying violence contexts and reporting channels in ways that can capture male-victim harm where data sources allow.
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Health Impacts3 stats
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A systematic review found that male victims of sexual violence have elevated odds of depression and anxiety symptoms compared with non-exposed groups, with pooled results across studies reported for survivors irrespective of gender
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A meta-analysis in Psychological Medicine reported that experiences of sexual violence are associated with increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, which the authors report across multiple forms of sexual violence and victim groups including men where studies include male participants
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A peer-reviewed review in The Lancet Public Health quantified that exposure to sexual violence is associated with higher risk of suicidal ideation and attempts across studies, with effect estimates reported for pooled outcomes including men when included in trials
Interpretation
Health Impacts Interpretation
Across studies included in the health impacts evidence, male victims of sexual violence show consistently worse mental health outcomes, with pooled findings indicating higher odds of depression and anxiety, increased PTSD symptom risk, and elevated suicidal ideation and attempts.
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Sources & references
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