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Young people and men are among Europe's most vulnerable groups to loneliness, according to the OECD's latest Social Connections and Loneliness report.

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Video. Men and young people most prone to loneliness in Europe

Updated: 10/11/2025 - 16:59 GMT+1

A new OECD report reveals that 8% of respondents across 22 EU countries say they have no close friends, while 3% report having no close family members.

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