GITNUXREPORT 2025

Student Burnout Statistics

Most students experience burnout significantly impacting mental health and academic success.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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Motivation decline due to burnout is observed in 60% of university students, impacting their engagement

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Nearly 50% of students report that academic pressure significantly impacts their mental health

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The rate of depression among students experiencing burnout is approximately 40%

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40% of students report that social isolation is a significant contributor to burnout

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About 55% of students who experience burnout report having suicidal ideation at some point

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Burnout is linked with a 15% increase in substance use among students, as a coping mechanism

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Approximately 73% of college students report feeling overwhelmed or exhausted at least sometimes

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A study found that 47% of students experience burnout during their academic year

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60% of high school students report feeling stressed, which can lead to burnout

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Around 45% of college students consider quitting due to burnout

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A survey indicated that 58% of students feel that exhaustion affects their academic performance

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44% of students feel "very stressed," which correlates with burnout symptoms

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Approximately 65% of postgraduate students report experiencing burnout symptoms

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Over 70% of college students report that workload is a significant source of stress, leading to burnout

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Studies show that college students working more than 20 hours per week are at increased risk for burnout

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Burnout prevalence among medical students can reach up to 50%

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54% of students report feeling anxious about academic performance, which can be a burnout precursor

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23% of students report physical symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues tied to burnout

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There is a 35% increase in mental health service utilization among students reporting burnout

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8% of students have considered dropping out due to burnout including mental health concerns

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Female students report higher burnout levels (around 70%) compared to males (around 55%)

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International students are twice as likely to experience burnout as domestic students

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Burnout in students correlates with low academic self-efficacy, with 60% reporting decreased confidence

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Students who participate in extracurricular activities report 20% lower levels of burnout

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A meta-analysis found that mindfulness interventions reduce burnout symptoms in students by approximately 25%

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About 51% of students report sleep deprivation associated with burnout symptoms

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Burnout among law students stood at 56% in a recent survey

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Students working part-time have a 30% higher risk of burnout than full-time students

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68% of students report feeling unmotivated due to burnout, impacting their academic persistence

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The prevalence of burnout in nursing students is approximately 55%, according to recent studies

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A study found that students who experience high levels of burnout are twice as likely to develop anxiety disorders

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Burnout levels tend to be higher during exam periods, with 80% of students reporting increased stress

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42% of students report feeling emotionally exhausted regularly, a key symptom of burnout

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Students in STEM fields report 15% higher burnout rates than students in non-STEM fields

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Nearly 78% of students feel that academic workload is overwhelming, contributing to burnout

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Academic burnout is associated with increased dropout risk, with 30% of students citing exhaustion as a key reason for leaving school

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66% of students experience burnout symptoms at least once during their studies

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Students with higher social support report 25% lower burnout levels, according to recent research

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Burnout in students correlates with high levels of perfectionism, with 45% experiencing high perfectionist tendencies

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The incidence of burnout is higher among students in competitive programs like medicine and law, at about 60%

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A significant 70% of students report that their mental health has worsened due to academic pressure, leading to burnout symptoms

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52% of students report feeling overwhelmed by coursework regularly, contributing to burnout

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The average university student spends over 6 hours daily on academics, which correlates with burnout levels

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Burnout prevalence among graduate students is estimated to be around 58%, based on recent surveys

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Students aged 18-24 are the most affected demographic, with 65% reporting burnout symptoms

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Universities that have implemented mental health programs see a 20% decrease in burnout reports among students

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In a recent study, 34% of students reported that burnout led them to skip classes, affecting academic performance

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Approximately 62% of students experience emotional exhaustion in high-stress academic environments

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Female students report burnout at a rate 10% higher than male students, influenced by gender-specific stressors

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38% of students taking online courses report higher burnout levels compared to traditional classroom students

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Key Highlights

Approximately 73% of college students report feeling overwhelmed or exhausted at least sometimes
A study found that 47% of students experience burnout during their academic year
60% of high school students report feeling stressed, which can lead to burnout
Around 45% of college students consider quitting due to burnout
Nearly 50% of students report that academic pressure significantly impacts their mental health
A survey indicated that 58% of students feel that exhaustion affects their academic performance
44% of students feel "very stressed," which correlates with burnout symptoms
Approximately 65% of postgraduate students report experiencing burnout symptoms
Over 70% of college students report that workload is a significant source of stress, leading to burnout
Studies show that college students working more than 20 hours per week are at increased risk for burnout
Burnout prevalence among medical students can reach up to 50%
54% of students report feeling anxious about academic performance, which can be a burnout precursor
The rate of depression among students experiencing burnout is approximately 40%

With over 70% of college students feeling overwhelmed and nearly half experiencing burnout during the academic year, it’s clear that student burnout has become an urgent crisis threatening academic success and mental health across all levels of education.

Academic Performance and Motivation

Motivation decline due to burnout is observed in 60% of university students, impacting their engagement

Academic Performance and Motivation Interpretation

With 60% of university students experiencing motivation decline due to burnout, it seems that even academic enthusiasm needs a caffeine boost to stay fully charged.

Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

Nearly 50% of students report that academic pressure significantly impacts their mental health
The rate of depression among students experiencing burnout is approximately 40%
40% of students report that social isolation is a significant contributor to burnout
About 55% of students who experience burnout report having suicidal ideation at some point
Burnout is linked with a 15% increase in substance use among students, as a coping mechanism

Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Interpretation

These sobering statistics reveal that nearly half of students are caught in a vicious cycle where academic pressure and social isolation fuel burnout, sharply increasing depression and suicidal thoughts while pushing some towards harmful coping strategies like substance use—highlighting a crisis that demands urgent systemic change.

Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout Indicators

Approximately 73% of college students report feeling overwhelmed or exhausted at least sometimes
A study found that 47% of students experience burnout during their academic year
60% of high school students report feeling stressed, which can lead to burnout
Around 45% of college students consider quitting due to burnout
A survey indicated that 58% of students feel that exhaustion affects their academic performance
44% of students feel "very stressed," which correlates with burnout symptoms
Approximately 65% of postgraduate students report experiencing burnout symptoms
Over 70% of college students report that workload is a significant source of stress, leading to burnout
Studies show that college students working more than 20 hours per week are at increased risk for burnout
Burnout prevalence among medical students can reach up to 50%
54% of students report feeling anxious about academic performance, which can be a burnout precursor
23% of students report physical symptoms like fatigue and sleep issues tied to burnout
There is a 35% increase in mental health service utilization among students reporting burnout
8% of students have considered dropping out due to burnout including mental health concerns
Female students report higher burnout levels (around 70%) compared to males (around 55%)
International students are twice as likely to experience burnout as domestic students
Burnout in students correlates with low academic self-efficacy, with 60% reporting decreased confidence
Students who participate in extracurricular activities report 20% lower levels of burnout
A meta-analysis found that mindfulness interventions reduce burnout symptoms in students by approximately 25%
About 51% of students report sleep deprivation associated with burnout symptoms
Burnout among law students stood at 56% in a recent survey
Students working part-time have a 30% higher risk of burnout than full-time students
68% of students report feeling unmotivated due to burnout, impacting their academic persistence
The prevalence of burnout in nursing students is approximately 55%, according to recent studies
A study found that students who experience high levels of burnout are twice as likely to develop anxiety disorders
Burnout levels tend to be higher during exam periods, with 80% of students reporting increased stress
42% of students report feeling emotionally exhausted regularly, a key symptom of burnout
Students in STEM fields report 15% higher burnout rates than students in non-STEM fields
Nearly 78% of students feel that academic workload is overwhelming, contributing to burnout
Academic burnout is associated with increased dropout risk, with 30% of students citing exhaustion as a key reason for leaving school
66% of students experience burnout symptoms at least once during their studies
Students with higher social support report 25% lower burnout levels, according to recent research
Burnout in students correlates with high levels of perfectionism, with 45% experiencing high perfectionist tendencies
The incidence of burnout is higher among students in competitive programs like medicine and law, at about 60%
A significant 70% of students report that their mental health has worsened due to academic pressure, leading to burnout symptoms
52% of students report feeling overwhelmed by coursework regularly, contributing to burnout
The average university student spends over 6 hours daily on academics, which correlates with burnout levels
Burnout prevalence among graduate students is estimated to be around 58%, based on recent surveys
Students aged 18-24 are the most affected demographic, with 65% reporting burnout symptoms
Universities that have implemented mental health programs see a 20% decrease in burnout reports among students
In a recent study, 34% of students reported that burnout led them to skip classes, affecting academic performance
Approximately 62% of students experience emotional exhaustion in high-stress academic environments
Female students report burnout at a rate 10% higher than male students, influenced by gender-specific stressors
38% of students taking online courses report higher burnout levels compared to traditional classroom students

Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout Indicators Interpretation

With over 70% of college students feeling overwhelmed, it's clear that academic burnout isn't just a personal struggle—it's a national crisis that threatens both students' mental health and the future workforce, especially as workload and external pressures continue to climb while support systems lag behind.