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Happy International Friendship day - July 30, 2021

Updated: Jul 27, 2021

Celebrated across the globe International Day of Friendship promotes the idea that fostering friendships between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace and build bridges between those communities.


Friendship Statistics:

  • 22% – the percentage of people who live longer if they have a close friendship network.

  • 2 – the average number of best friends an adult has.

  • 1994 – the year when the hit television show “Friends” first aired.

  • 26% – the percentage of people who come into conflict with their friends over something posted online.

  • 2 times – the likelihood of women with breast cancer dying if they don’t have a network of friends.

  • 9 months – the age at which babies start recognizing friendships.

  • 36% – the percentage of people who quit a habit if their friends quit it too.

  • 7 times – the likelihood of a person being more productive at work if their close friend works there too.

  • 10–25 – the number of hours a week young adults spend socializing.

  • 57% – the percentage of teens who make a close friend online.


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