How many people get psychotic disorder?

Psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, affect approximately 1% of the global population. Additionally, other conditions that can feature psychotic symptoms, such as Bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder with psychotic features, increase the prevalence. Overall, while the exact numbers can vary by region and study, it is estimated that about 3-4% of individuals may experience a psychotic disorder at some point in their lives.