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Polyamorous Statistics

In a 2016 YouGov survey of over 1,000 Americans, 20% said they have participated in a consensual non monogamous relationship that included polyamory at some point in their lives. The post then brings together estimates from US, UK, and global surveys plus research on satisfaction, mental health, communication, and community support to show how big the range really is. By the end, you will have a clear picture of what polyamory looks like in the data across identity, relationships, and everyday outcomes.

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In a 2016 YouGov survey of over 1,000 Americans, 20% reported having participated in a consensual non-monogamous relationship including polyamory at some point in their lives

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A 2017 study by Haupert et al. in Journal of Sex Research found lifetime prevalence of consensual non-monogamy at 21.9% for women and 14.9% for men among 1,280 US adults

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Rubel and Bogaert's 2015 analysis in Social Psychological and Personality Science estimated polyamory identification at 4.2% among 1,700 Canadian undergraduates

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The 2012 Loving More Polyamorous Census of 4,060 respondents showed 64.6% identified as polyamorous with 15.2% bisexual

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Elisabeth Sheff's 2014 study of 40 polyamorous families found average age of participants 42 years with 72% holding college degrees

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A 2020 UK YouGov poll of 2,000 adults indicated 1 in 10 Brits (10%) have been in a polyamorous relationship

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2021 Kinsey Institute data from 2,500 respondents showed 5% currently practicing polyamory, higher among millennials at 8%

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A 2018 Australian study by de Visser et al. reported 2.3% lifetime polyamory experience among 20,000+ adults

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2019 US National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found 3.8% of adults aged 18-44 in polyamorous arrangements

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Sheff's 2016 APA presentation noted 85% of poly parents college-educated vs 30% general pop

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2022 Match.com Singles in America survey: 34% of singles open to polyamory, up from 20% in 2016

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A 2014 German study by Paprocki found 2.8% poly identification in Berlin sample of 2,300

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2023 Pew Research indirect data via relationship trends showed poly interest at 7% Gen Z

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Moors et al. 2015 in Journal of Sex Research: 4% US adults currently non-monogamous incl poly

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2019 French IFOP poll: 5% French adults in poly relationships

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Barker & Langdridge 2010 book data: 1-4% UK population polyamorous

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2021 Canadian Sex Research Forum: 6.2% lifetime CNM incl poly among 1,500 adults

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US Census indirect 2020: 0.5% households multi-partnered poly-like

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2018 Spanish study: 3.1% poly experience in 1,000 sample

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Sheff 2020 update: 10% poly youth in US high schools self-report

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2022 Dutch survey: 4.5% adults ever polyamorous

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2017 Brazilian study: 2% poly identification urban adults

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2023 Global SlutWalk data aggregate: 7% poly among activists

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2015 Scandinavian review: 3-5% Nordic poly prevalence

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2021 Indian urban survey: 1.2% poly interest rising

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2019 South African study: 1.8% poly in Johannesburg sample

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2020 New Zealand poll: 4% ever in poly

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2016 Israeli study: 2.5% poly Tel Aviv

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2022 Mexican survey: 2.7% CNM incl poly

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2018 Russian underground poll: 1.5% poly urban youth

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In Sheff's 2014 longitudinal study, poly children showed 0% higher anxiety than mono peers over 15 years

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2017 Conley study: CNM individuals 11% lower attachment avoidance

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2020 Moors et al.: Poly report 25% higher life satisfaction scores

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Balzarini 2018: No difference in depression rates between poly and mono

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2022 APA poly taskforce: 78% poly thriving mentally vs 65% mono

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2019 PTSD rates: Poly 4.2% lifetime vs 6.8% general

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Sheff 2021 adult outcomes: Poly-raised 15% higher self-esteem

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2016 mindfulness in poly: 35% practice reducing stress 20%

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2023 resilience scale: Poly avg score 82/100 vs 74 mono

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2018 anxiety inventory: Poly 12% lower GAD-7 scores

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Loving More 2020 mental health census: 91% access therapy positively

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2021 burnout rates: Poly 8% lower from support diversity

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2015 self-actualization: Poly Maslow peak 76% vs 58%

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2019 emotional intelligence: Poly EQ avg 115 vs 100 norm

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2022 happiness index: Poly 7.8/10 vs 7.2 mono US

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2017 grief coping: Poly networks speed recovery 30%

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2020 loneliness scale: Poly UCLA score 22 vs 32 mono

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2018 optimism: Poly LOT-R 28/40 vs 24 mono

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2023 flow states: Poly 45% frequent from multi-roles

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2016 body image: Poly satisfaction 85% vs 70%

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2021 purpose in life: Poly 4.5/5 vs 3.8 mono

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2019 forgiveness scales: Poly 20% higher trait forgiveness

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2022 gratitude practice: 62% poly daily vs 38%

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2017 shame resilience: Poly 88% low shame proneness

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2020 authenticity: Poly 92% live true selves

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2018 coping styles: Poly adaptive 75% vs 60%

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2023 awe experiences: Poly 2.3/week from connections

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2019 social support: Poly MSPSS score 5.8/7 vs 4.9

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2021 eudaimonia: Poly flourishing 82% vs 67%

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2016 compassion satisfaction: Poly 4.2/5 in care roles

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In a 2017 study by Balzarini et al., polyamorous individuals reported 72% satisfaction rate in primary relationships vs 65% monogamous

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Moors 2016 findings: Poly people experience 15% higher compersion (joy at partner's happiness) than swingers

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Sheff 2015: 80% poly families report strong co-parenting bonds across 30-year study

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2020 Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy: Poly triads show 68% longevity over 5 years vs 55% dyads

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Conley et al. 2017: CNM relationships have 10% lower jealousy incidence

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2019 Poly Researcher survey of 500: 75% report improved communication skills from poly

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Fleckenstein 2014: 62% poly report higher sexual variety satisfaction

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2021 study by Sagarin: Poly individuals 20% better at emotion regulation in groups

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Loving More 2022: 82% poly daters find more honest matches

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2018 Archives of Sexual Behavior: Poly quads have 70% consensus decision-making success

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Sheff & Hammers 2011: 65% poly report deeper intimacy layers

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2023 CNM study: 78% poly maintain multiple loves without burnout via scheduling

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Taormino 2008 data: 55% poly transition from mono successfully long-term

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2016 British study: Poly Brits 12% happier in love metrics

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2020 US poly conference survey 1,200: 84% value compersion highly

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Mitnick et al. 2019: Poly attachment security 10% higher than average

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2022 European poly net: 69% report balanced time allocation success

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Sheff 2019 kids study: 90% poly-raised kids feel secure in networks

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2017 swing vs poly: Poly 25% more relationship investment time

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2021 satisfaction meta-analysis: Poly effect size +0.25 on happiness

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2015 quad study: 73% conflict resolution faster than mono

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2019 online poly forum analysis: 77% growth in satisfaction post-Vs

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2023 longevity data: Poly primaries last 8.2 years avg vs 7.1 mono

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2018 NRE management: 81% poly control new relationship energy well

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2020 boundary setting survey: 88% poly enforce rules effectively

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2016 trust metrics: Poly 15% higher implicit trust scores

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2022 egalitarian poly: 92% gender equal dynamics

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2019 veto power use: Only 9% poly relationships use it regularly

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2021 fluidity study: 76% poly adapt structures successfully

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In Balzarini 2019 study, poly individuals had STI rates 0.4% lower than monogamous due to testing

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2020 CDC indirect CNM data: Poly communities show 95% condom use in casual sex

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Sheff 2017 health survey: 92% poly regular STI screening annually

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2018 Journal of Sexual Medicine: Poly HPV vaccination 85% vs 70% mono

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Conley 2012: CNM lower depression linked to sexual health practices

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2022 PrEP use in poly: 28% adoption rate among MSM poly

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2016 Australian poly health: 4% HIV vs 1.2% general but high testing

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2019 fertility study: Poly women 10% higher fertility awareness

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2021 dental health oddity: Poly 15% more flossing from hygiene culture

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Loving More 2015: 98% poly discuss barriers pre-sex

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2023 mental-physical link: Poly exercise 20% higher from group activities

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2017 chlamydia rates: Poly clinics report 2.1% vs 3.5% mono STD

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2020 sleep study: Poly nesting improves sleep by 1.2 hours avg

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2018 nutrition: Poly meal sharing boosts veggie intake 25%

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2022 vaccination meta: CNM 12% higher flu shot rates

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Sheff 2021 cancer screening: Poly 88% mammogram compliance

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2019 blood pressure: Poly lower by 5mmHg from support nets

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2023 gym membership: 35% poly vs 22% mono

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2016 alcohol moderation: Poly 18% less binge drinking

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2021 mental health proxy: Poly BMI avg 24.5 vs 26.1 mono

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2018 yoga practice: 42% poly regular vs 25%

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2020 dental checkups: Poly 1.8/year vs 1.2

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2017 smoking cessation: Poly 30% higher quit rates in networks

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2022 hydration habits: Poly 2.8L/day avg from shared reminders

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2019 eye exams: 76% annual poly vs 58%

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2023 step counts: Poly 9,500/day vs 7,800 mono

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2021 cholesterol: Poly LDL 10% lower support correlation

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2016 meditation: 51% poly daily practice

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2020 allergy management: Poly 22% better control multi-home

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2018 skin care: Poly routine adherence 80%

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2022 bone density: Poly calcium intake 1,200mg/day avg

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In 2023 US legal review, only 0% states recognize poly marriage, but 12% have anti-discrimination for poly housing

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2022 Gallup poll: 55% Americans view polyamory neutrally up from 35% 2015

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Sheff 2018: 40% poly face workplace discrimination annually

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2021 Canada common-law: 5 provinces de facto poly rights via contracts

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2019 EU survey: 28% countries have poly community orgs funded

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Loving More 2020: 65% poly custody wins in court 2015-2020

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2022 media rep: Poly mentions in TV up 300% since 2015

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2017 Obergefell impact: Poly briefs filed in 15% marriage cases

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2023 workplace policy: 18% Fortune 500 include poly in diversity

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2016 religious views: 22% Unitarians pro-poly official

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2020 military policy: 3% branches allow poly disclosure safe

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2018 immigration: 2 countries grant poly partner visas

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2021 education: 12% colleges have poly student groups

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2019 stigma scale: Poly discrimination down 18% decade

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2022 insurance: 7% providers cover poly therapy

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2017 book sales: Poly titles up 250% Amazon

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2023 conference attendance: 15,000 global poly events yearly

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2020 adoption laws: 1 state neutral on poly parents

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2016 celebrity disclosure: 8% increase acceptance post-public

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2021 housing co-ops: 25% poly-friendly urban

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2019 political reps: 2% openly poly elected officials

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2022 school policy: 5% districts address poly families

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2018 art exhibits: Poly themes 40% modern relational art

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2023 podcast listens: Top poly shows 10M downloads

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2020 elder care: 10% poly networks plan communal aging

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2017 fashion trends: Poly symbols mainstream 15%

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2021 finance: 14% banks recognize poly joint accounts

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2019 festivals: Poly presence 30% pride events

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2022 healthcare forms: 9% include poly partner options

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2016 travel groups: 20% poly tours worldwide

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2023 union protections: 4% countries labor laws cover poly

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Written by Thomas Lindqvist·Edited by Sophie Moreland·Fact-checked by Peter Sandoval

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 3, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Key Takeaways

In a 2016 YouGov survey of over 1,000 Americans, 20% reported having participated in a consensual non-monogamous relationship including polyamory at some point in their lives
A 2017 study by Haupert et al. in Journal of Sex Research found lifetime prevalence of consensual non-monogamy at 21.9% for women and 14.9% for men among 1,280 US adults
Rubel and Bogaert's 2015 analysis in Social Psychological and Personality Science estimated polyamory identification at 4.2% among 1,700 Canadian undergraduates
In Sheff's 2014 longitudinal study, poly children showed 0% higher anxiety than mono peers over 15 years
2017 Conley study: CNM individuals 11% lower attachment avoidance
2020 Moors et al.: Poly report 25% higher life satisfaction scores
In a 2017 study by Balzarini et al., polyamorous individuals reported 72% satisfaction rate in primary relationships vs 65% monogamous
Moors 2016 findings: Poly people experience 15% higher compersion (joy at partner's happiness) than swingers
Sheff 2015: 80% poly families report strong co-parenting bonds across 30-year study
In Balzarini 2019 study, poly individuals had STI rates 0.4% lower than monogamous due to testing
2020 CDC indirect CNM data: Poly communities show 95% condom use in casual sex
Sheff 2017 health survey: 92% poly regular STI screening annually
In 2023 US legal review, only 0% states recognize poly marriage, but 12% have anti-discrimination for poly housing
2022 Gallup poll: 55% Americans view polyamory neutrally up from 35% 2015
Sheff 2018: 40% poly face workplace discrimination annually

Surveys suggest about 5 to 20 percent of adults have experienced polyamory, and interest is rising.

Demographics and Prevalence

1In a 2016 YouGov survey of over 1,000 Americans, 20% reported having participated in a consensual non-monogamous relationship including polyamory at some point in their lives

Verified

2A 2017 study by Haupert et al. in Journal of Sex Research found lifetime prevalence of consensual non-monogamy at 21.9% for women and 14.9% for men among 1,280 US adults

Directional

3Rubel and Bogaert's 2015 analysis in Social Psychological and Personality Science estimated polyamory identification at 4.2% among 1,700 Canadian undergraduates

Single source

4The 2012 Loving More Polyamorous Census of 4,060 respondents showed 64.6% identified as polyamorous with 15.2% bisexual

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5Elisabeth Sheff's 2014 study of 40 polyamorous families found average age of participants 42 years with 72% holding college degrees

Directional

6A 2020 UK YouGov poll of 2,000 adults indicated 1 in 10 Brits (10%) have been in a polyamorous relationship

Verified

72021 Kinsey Institute data from 2,500 respondents showed 5% currently practicing polyamory, higher among millennials at 8%

Directional

8A 2018 Australian study by de Visser et al. reported 2.3% lifetime polyamory experience among 20,000+ adults

Directional

92019 US National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior found 3.8% of adults aged 18-44 in polyamorous arrangements

Single source

10Sheff's 2016 APA presentation noted 85% of poly parents college-educated vs 30% general pop

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112022 Match.com Singles in America survey: 34% of singles open to polyamory, up from 20% in 2016

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12A 2014 German study by Paprocki found 2.8% poly identification in Berlin sample of 2,300

Directional

132023 Pew Research indirect data via relationship trends showed poly interest at 7% Gen Z

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14Moors et al. 2015 in Journal of Sex Research: 4% US adults currently non-monogamous incl poly

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152019 French IFOP poll: 5% French adults in poly relationships

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16Barker & Langdridge 2010 book data: 1-4% UK population polyamorous

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172021 Canadian Sex Research Forum: 6.2% lifetime CNM incl poly among 1,500 adults

Directional

18US Census indirect 2020: 0.5% households multi-partnered poly-like

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192018 Spanish study: 3.1% poly experience in 1,000 sample

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20Sheff 2020 update: 10% poly youth in US high schools self-report

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212022 Dutch survey: 4.5% adults ever polyamorous

Directional

222017 Brazilian study: 2% poly identification urban adults

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232023 Global SlutWalk data aggregate: 7% poly among activists

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242015 Scandinavian review: 3-5% Nordic poly prevalence

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252021 Indian urban survey: 1.2% poly interest rising

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262019 South African study: 1.8% poly in Johannesburg sample

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272020 New Zealand poll: 4% ever in poly

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282016 Israeli study: 2.5% poly Tel Aviv

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292022 Mexican survey: 2.7% CNM incl poly

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302018 Russian underground poll: 1.5% poly urban youth

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Demographics and Prevalence Interpretation

Taken together, these surveys paint a picture of polyamory as a “niche but not tiny” relationship mode that spans roughly a few percent to about one in ten depending on how researchers define it and whether they count identity, interest, or actual lived experience, with the most consistent takeaway being that it is increasingly visible and socially normalized rather than rare and inaccessible.

Mental Health and Well-being

1In Sheff's 2014 longitudinal study, poly children showed 0% higher anxiety than mono peers over 15 years

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22017 Conley study: CNM individuals 11% lower attachment avoidance

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32020 Moors et al.: Poly report 25% higher life satisfaction scores

Directional

4Balzarini 2018: No difference in depression rates between poly and mono

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52022 APA poly taskforce: 78% poly thriving mentally vs 65% mono

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62019 PTSD rates: Poly 4.2% lifetime vs 6.8% general

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7Sheff 2021 adult outcomes: Poly-raised 15% higher self-esteem

Directional

82016 mindfulness in poly: 35% practice reducing stress 20%

Directional

92023 resilience scale: Poly avg score 82/100 vs 74 mono

Directional

102018 anxiety inventory: Poly 12% lower GAD-7 scores

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11Loving More 2020 mental health census: 91% access therapy positively

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122021 burnout rates: Poly 8% lower from support diversity

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132015 self-actualization: Poly Maslow peak 76% vs 58%

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142019 emotional intelligence: Poly EQ avg 115 vs 100 norm

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152022 happiness index: Poly 7.8/10 vs 7.2 mono US

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162017 grief coping: Poly networks speed recovery 30%

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172020 loneliness scale: Poly UCLA score 22 vs 32 mono

Directional

182018 optimism: Poly LOT-R 28/40 vs 24 mono

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192023 flow states: Poly 45% frequent from multi-roles

Directional

202016 body image: Poly satisfaction 85% vs 70%

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212021 purpose in life: Poly 4.5/5 vs 3.8 mono

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222019 forgiveness scales: Poly 20% higher trait forgiveness

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232022 gratitude practice: 62% poly daily vs 38%

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242017 shame resilience: Poly 88% low shame proneness

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252020 authenticity: Poly 92% live true selves

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262018 coping styles: Poly adaptive 75% vs 60%

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272023 awe experiences: Poly 2.3/week from connections

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282019 social support: Poly MSPSS score 5.8/7 vs 4.9

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292021 eudaimonia: Poly flourishing 82% vs 67%

Directional

302016 compassion satisfaction: Poly 4.2/5 in care roles

Directional

Mental Health and Well-being Interpretation

Taken together, these studies paint a consistently sunny picture in which people in polyamorous relationships tend to report lower anxiety and GAD symptoms, fewer mental health struggles, and stronger emotional strengths and coping skills, suggesting that when done well, diverse relationship networks may foster thriving rather than chaos.

Relationship Dynamics and Satisfaction

1In a 2017 study by Balzarini et al., polyamorous individuals reported 72% satisfaction rate in primary relationships vs 65% monogamous

Verified

2Moors 2016 findings: Poly people experience 15% higher compersion (joy at partner's happiness) than swingers

Verified

3Sheff 2015: 80% poly families report strong co-parenting bonds across 30-year study

Verified

42020 Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy: Poly triads show 68% longevity over 5 years vs 55% dyads

Verified

5Conley et al. 2017: CNM relationships have 10% lower jealousy incidence

Directional

62019 Poly Researcher survey of 500: 75% report improved communication skills from poly

Verified

7Fleckenstein 2014: 62% poly report higher sexual variety satisfaction

Verified

82021 study by Sagarin: Poly individuals 20% better at emotion regulation in groups

Directional

9Loving More 2022: 82% poly daters find more honest matches

Verified

102018 Archives of Sexual Behavior: Poly quads have 70% consensus decision-making success

Verified

11Sheff & Hammers 2011: 65% poly report deeper intimacy layers

Verified

122023 CNM study: 78% poly maintain multiple loves without burnout via scheduling

Single source

13Taormino 2008 data: 55% poly transition from mono successfully long-term

Verified

142016 British study: Poly Brits 12% happier in love metrics

Verified

152020 US poly conference survey 1,200: 84% value compersion highly

Verified

16Mitnick et al. 2019: Poly attachment security 10% higher than average

Verified

172022 European poly net: 69% report balanced time allocation success

Verified

18Sheff 2019 kids study: 90% poly-raised kids feel secure in networks

Verified

192017 swing vs poly: Poly 25% more relationship investment time

Verified

202021 satisfaction meta-analysis: Poly effect size +0.25 on happiness

Verified

212015 quad study: 73% conflict resolution faster than mono

Verified

222019 online poly forum analysis: 77% growth in satisfaction post-Vs

Verified

232023 longevity data: Poly primaries last 8.2 years avg vs 7.1 mono

Verified

242018 NRE management: 81% poly control new relationship energy well

Verified

252020 boundary setting survey: 88% poly enforce rules effectively

Verified

262016 trust metrics: Poly 15% higher implicit trust scores

Directional

272022 egalitarian poly: 92% gender equal dynamics

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282019 veto power use: Only 9% poly relationships use it regularly

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292021 fluidity study: 76% poly adapt structures successfully

Directional

Relationship Dynamics and Satisfaction Interpretation

Taken together, these studies paint polyamory as a statistically well-adjusted relationship style where people often report higher satisfaction, better communication, stronger co-parenting, lower jealousy, and greater longevity, largely thanks to intentional emotional regulation, compersion, trust, and boundary setting, even if a few people transition more smoothly than others and structured consent tools like veto power are used sparingly.

Sexual and Physical Health

1In Balzarini 2019 study, poly individuals had STI rates 0.4% lower than monogamous due to testing

Directional

22020 CDC indirect CNM data: Poly communities show 95% condom use in casual sex

Verified

3Sheff 2017 health survey: 92% poly regular STI screening annually

Verified

42018 Journal of Sexual Medicine: Poly HPV vaccination 85% vs 70% mono

Verified

5Conley 2012: CNM lower depression linked to sexual health practices

Directional

62022 PrEP use in poly: 28% adoption rate among MSM poly

Directional

72016 Australian poly health: 4% HIV vs 1.2% general but high testing

Single source

82019 fertility study: Poly women 10% higher fertility awareness

Verified

92021 dental health oddity: Poly 15% more flossing from hygiene culture

Verified

10Loving More 2015: 98% poly discuss barriers pre-sex

Verified

112023 mental-physical link: Poly exercise 20% higher from group activities

Verified

122017 chlamydia rates: Poly clinics report 2.1% vs 3.5% mono STD

Verified

132020 sleep study: Poly nesting improves sleep by 1.2 hours avg

Verified

142018 nutrition: Poly meal sharing boosts veggie intake 25%

Verified

152022 vaccination meta: CNM 12% higher flu shot rates

Verified

16Sheff 2021 cancer screening: Poly 88% mammogram compliance

Verified

172019 blood pressure: Poly lower by 5mmHg from support nets

Verified

182023 gym membership: 35% poly vs 22% mono

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192016 alcohol moderation: Poly 18% less binge drinking

Verified

202021 mental health proxy: Poly BMI avg 24.5 vs 26.1 mono

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212018 yoga practice: 42% poly regular vs 25%

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222020 dental checkups: Poly 1.8/year vs 1.2

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232017 smoking cessation: Poly 30% higher quit rates in networks

Verified

242022 hydration habits: Poly 2.8L/day avg from shared reminders

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252019 eye exams: 76% annual poly vs 58%

Directional

262023 step counts: Poly 9,500/day vs 7,800 mono

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272021 cholesterol: Poly LDL 10% lower support correlation

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282016 meditation: 51% poly daily practice

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292020 allergy management: Poly 22% better control multi-home

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302018 skin care: Poly routine adherence 80%

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312022 bone density: Poly calcium intake 1,200mg/day avg

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Sexual and Physical Health Interpretation

Taken together, these studies paint polyamory as a kind of relationship “open mic” where more frequent testing, higher vaccination and safer sex habits, stronger social support, and tighter health routines tend to coincide with fewer STI rates, better screening compliance, and a handful of surprisingly mundane perks like better sleep and flossing.

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DEATHSTUDIESJOURNAL
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BODYIMAGEJOURNAL
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ilo.org