Alongside its intimate partner violence findings, the CDC's National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (2023/2024) also released a dedicated brief on stalking — using the same data collected from September 2023 through September 2024.

1 in 5
women — approximately 28.8 million — have experienced stalking during their lifetimes
1 in 20
women — 7.0 million — were stalked in the 12 months before the survey
1 in 10
men — about 11.9 million — have experienced stalking in their lifetimes
98.7%
of female stalking victims felt afraid, threatened, or concerned for their safety or the safety of others

Most female victims (85.2%) suffered mental or emotional harm as a result.

The CDC found that technology-facilitated tactics — using GPS devices, apps, or stalkerware to track a victim's location or monitor their communication without permission — were reported by roughly 16% to 29% of victims, representing millions of people.

The CDC cautions that changes to survey methodology mean these findings should not be directly compared with estimates from previous NISVS survey years.

Stalking is frequently a warning sign in intimate partner violence cases, not a separate issue from it. Understanding how perpetrators use surveillance and technology matters for how courts, providers, and advocates assess risk.

Source

CDC, National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey: 2023/2024 Stalking Data Brief