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How many children have oppositional defiance disorder?

Prevalence of Oppositional Defiance Disorder

It is estimated that from 2-16% of children under the age of eight have oppositional defiance disorder. Some experts suggest that the number is much higher, somewhere between 10-25%. Approximately 80% of children diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder will later be diagnosed with conduct disorder if intervention is not provided.

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