Figure 5. General public perceptions on who is most likely to experience loneliness Likelihood of experiencing loneliness % Older people 30 13 26 70 People living on their own1814 38 70 People bereaved in the last two years111438 62 People experiencing health or mobility issues9113858 People experiencing divorce or separation254048 Retired people6 6 36 48 Recently moved to a different area244046 Those who care for someone4 833 45 Those not in work/unemployed3432 39 Those whose children have left home1 23538 Young new mums24 31 37 People unable to easily access transport133236 Young people2221 25 People in mid life111718 Most likely Second most likely Those in work11 1213 Also likely Source Q3a/b/c: Which groups do you think are most likely to experience loneliness? Base: All UK adults aged 16+ (2,523) Loneliness is an important issue for the UK 19