May 2011 PMID 21511741

A global perspective on child sexual abuse: meta-analysis of prevalence around the world.

Marije Stoltenborgh, Marinus H van Ijzendoorn, Eveline M Euser, Marian J Bakermans-Kranenburg

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22
Peak: 4 in Jun 2024
across 2 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

495,340
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Total likes

150

Video views

335

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Oct 2025

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  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions demonstrate a significant interest in the global variation of childhood sexual abuse prevalence, with some posts supporting the data with references to earlier studies and others debating the cultural influences on reporting rates. The tone ranges from analytical to critical, indicating an engaged community that recognizes the importance of these findings and their implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings about the prevalence rates, especially the high rates reported in specific countries like Australia and parts of Africa.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity and engagement, referencing other meta-analyses and global data, indicating strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts delve into detailed statistics, comparisons across regions, and critique of the data collection methods, reflecting active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight concerns about the social and legal implications of the findings, suggesting moderate to high impact on perceptions and policy debates.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis examined 217 studies from 1980 to 2008, involving nearly 10 million participants, and found that the global prevalence of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is around 12.7% in self-report studies and 4.1% in informant reports.
  • Girls reported higher rates of CSA (around 18%) compared to boys (about 7%), with the lowest rates in Asia and the highest in Australia for girls and Africa for boys.
  • The study highlights that CSA is a widespread issue worldwide, but the reported rates can vary greatly depending on the research methods used.

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@Logo_Daedalus · X

Listen man, I have no issue with the death penalty for child molesters. Don't get me twisted here. I'm just saying the Nazis didn't actually solve that problem. Here's the science as it stands: A global perspective on child sexual abuse: meta-analysis of prevalence around the https://t.co/IoPoH8OzSz

Jun 25, 2024 · 73 likes · 2 shares · 56,237 followers View post →
Old Man Coyote
@ElBadiablo · X

@longsoulsystem @daniipeanuts @Lili_CalRob @LEYANTISECTAS Claro que existen, solo hay que ver los 330,000 niños abusados por la iglesia en Francia y los datos sobre que los familiares o gente cercana son los que más victimizan, no organizaciones secretas. Este artículo es muy bueno para la perspectiva global. https://t.co/KdaLsUNXTy

Nov 14, 2021 · 20 likes · 1 share · 355,668 followers View post →
Phil Mitchell:Specialist Working With Abused Males
@PhilMitchell83 · X

2/2 https://t.co/qYnelsycEn https://t.co/HNGrKCYHWQ https://t.co/PRiUhqqdQV https://t.co/HYOOavOQf7 https://t.co/zQgwXmoXcy https://t.co/sP3qP9ua37 https://t.co/eXPnA8w5Kd https://t.co/lv1dJAwtQ9 https://t.co/UL5CQwDx9Z https://t.co/yUpkz4bq93

Feb 9, 2024 · 16 likes · 2 shares · 22,859 followers View post →
Eric
@EricsElectrons · X

@JayMan471 @ArtemisConsort There was a great meta analysis done in 2011 on this: https://t.co/iFuPqaMXx8

Jun 24, 2025 · 14 likes · 27,640 followers View post →
chimpin ain’t easy
@sigmach1mp · X

@cinemagamer1 @kazziete @frekondonbeakon @adampw03 @youknowneno @HollywoodHandle @THR https://t.co/U9blYg5lq4 https://t.co/KAVyeEFzUt ^ abuse is more common amongst teachers by a long shot - but there hasn’t been any updates or studies since 2004 so likely increased. Clergy gets more media attention

Dec 17, 2024 · 3 likes · 50 followers View post →
El Boulisitas
@Jager80568144 · X

@idoomyjob @Wrondoudouuu + la méta-analyse https://t.co/7JRI6jyHg1

Aug 24, 2020 · 2 likes · 448 followers View post →

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@NitrousDio · X

@FloppyOriginal @D0ct0r_Z3d @desutwt https://t.co/kYSKSlU3rA US/Canada - 20.1% Asia 11%. you want to keep digging your grave further?

Sep 28, 2025 · 18 followers View post →
Eric
@EricsElectrons · X

@JayMan471 @ArtemisConsort There was a great meta analysis done in 2011 on this: https://t.co/iFuPqaMXx8

Jun 24, 2025 · 14 likes · 27,640 followers View post →
Male Statistics
@StudiesMale · X

RT @PhilMitchell83: 2/2 https://t.co/qYnelsycEn https://t.co/HNGrKCYHWQ https://t.co/PRiUhqqdQV https://t.co/HYOOavOQf7 https://t.co/zQ…

Dec 20, 2024 · 2 shares · 3,021 followers View post →
chimpin ain’t easy
@sigmach1mp · X

@cinemagamer1 @kazziete @frekondonbeakon @adampw03 @youknowneno @HollywoodHandle @THR https://t.co/U9blYg5lq4 https://t.co/KAVyeEFzUt ^ abuse is more common amongst teachers by a long shot - but there hasn’t been any updates or studies since 2004 so likely increased. Clergy gets more media attention

Dec 17, 2024 · 3 likes · 50 followers View post →
Free Palestine
@playtodie_ · X

RT @Logo_Daedalus: Listen man, I have no issue with the death penalty for child molesters. Don't get me twisted here. I'm just saying the N…

Sep 26, 2024 · 2 shares · 76 followers View post →
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@Sxnflxwr03 · X

@swanksthetigerr @Carebearkill3r @punishedmother Clearly they dont lmao https://t.co/I5Wap2wgNa

Jun 26, 2024 · 2 likes · 85 followers View post →
Your Snexcellency
@RealFakeWriter · X

RT @Logo_Daedalus: Listen man, I have no issue with the death penalty for child molesters. Don't get me twisted here. I'm just saying the N…

Jun 25, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,249 followers View post →
R.Сам
@Logo_Daedalus · X

Listen man, I have no issue with the death penalty for child molesters. Don't get me twisted here. I'm just saying the Nazis didn't actually solve that problem. Here's the science as it stands: A global perspective on child sexual abuse: meta-analysis of prevalence around the https://t.co/IoPoH8OzSz

Jun 25, 2024 · 73 likes · 2 shares · 56,237 followers View post →
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@jondat_2 · X

@therealbig20501 @EjthePleb @Conservabot7 @KinmeAdeptus @SwiftyTac https://t.co/j1mfZmxTZF

Jun 18, 2024 · 39 followers View post →
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@turdefaroth · X

RT @PhilMitchell83: 2/2 https://t.co/qYnelsycEn https://t.co/HNGrKCYHWQ https://t.co/PRiUhqqdQV https://t.co/HYOOavOQf7 https://t.co/zQ…

Feb 9, 2024 · 2 shares · 826 followers View post →
Phil Mitchell:Specialist Working With Abused Males
@PhilMitchell83 · X

2/2 https://t.co/qYnelsycEn https://t.co/HNGrKCYHWQ https://t.co/PRiUhqqdQV https://t.co/HYOOavOQf7 https://t.co/zQgwXmoXcy https://t.co/sP3qP9ua37 https://t.co/eXPnA8w5Kd https://t.co/lv1dJAwtQ9 https://t.co/UL5CQwDx9Z https://t.co/yUpkz4bq93

Feb 9, 2024 · 16 likes · 2 shares · 22,859 followers View post →
Phil Mitchell:Specialist Working With Abused Males
@PhilMitchell83 · X

@DeewooE61437 @CarlBoylin 2/ https://t.co/qYnelsycEn https://t.co/HNGrKCYHWQ https://t.co/PRiUhqqdQV https://t.co/HYOOavOQf7 https://t.co/zQgwXmoXcy https://t.co/sP3qP9ua37 https://t.co/eXPnA8w5Kd https://t.co/lv1dJAwtQ9 https://t.co/UL5CQwDx9Z https://t.co/yUpkz4bq93

Feb 9, 2024 · 1 like · 22,859 followers View post →
Abe
@ihradefintion · X

@TRobinsonNewEra This video says that child sex abuse (CSA) is pervasive in Muslim countries but it’s not. Australia has the highest rate of CSA, and Asia, where most Muslim and Arab countries are has the lowest!! https://t.co/O6G1zb5YVh

Nov 22, 2023 · 235 followers View post →
Foreign Kenzoku ▶️
@PonKenzoku · X

@SunspellD @MavTheDav @passeridae3 https://t.co/98KDhMCUJe

May 2, 2023 · 623 followers View post →
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@Geof96 · X

@1566Szigetvar @emily8275 @ApostateProphet @jordanbpeterson @SalmanRushdie @DouglasKMurray Had enough boy? Here is another you ignoramus! https://t.co/3nTKzCP0IY

Mar 15, 2023 · 11 followers View post →
Old Man Coyote
@ElBadiablo · X

@longsoulsystem @daniipeanuts @Lili_CalRob @LEYANTISECTAS Claro que existen, solo hay que ver los 330,000 niños abusados por la iglesia en Francia y los datos sobre que los familiares o gente cercana son los que más victimizan, no organizaciones secretas. Este artículo es muy bueno para la perspectiva global. https://t.co/KdaLsUNXTy

Nov 14, 2021 · 20 likes · 1 share · 355,668 followers View post →
El Boulisitas
@Jager80568144 · X

@idoomyjob @Wrondoudouuu + la méta-analyse https://t.co/7JRI6jyHg1

Aug 24, 2020 · 2 likes · 448 followers View post →
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@_ShiroCC_ · X

@rickertSun @King_Mix_Papper @SumiReborn Lo cual es coherente con la observación de que en Asia se tienen bajas tasas de CSA a comparación de otros continentes, aunque el mismo meta-análisis sugiere que puede informarse menos debido a la cultura colectivista de la región [https://t.co/MSVrN9eeGK (Pág. 89)], por lo que + https://t.co/uDa9P5FjGC

Aug 15, 2020 · 1 like · 1,004 followers View post →
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@Awaclus · X

@CptThunderfluff @robbysoave @benshapiro https://t.co/2KJ3XEIYKV

Apr 7, 2020 · 516 followers View post →
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@Awaclus · X

@robbysoave According to this meta-analysis, the numbers are known to be 19% of girls and 8% of boys, although most likely they're higher in reality (especially for boys) because it doesn't always get reported. 1 in 4 doesn't seem like an awfully bad estimation. https://t.co/2KJ3XEIYKV

Apr 7, 2020 · 516 followers View post →