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1. LikeDislikeHow Many People Report Bad Near-Death ExperiencesResearch shows that while most near-death experiences (NDEs) are positive, a significant minority report distressing or “bad” NDEs.Prevalence estimates
   • Some studies suggest that 1–2% of NDEs are negative, but this figure is likely an underestimate because people often avoid sharing frightening or unpleasant experiences Magis Center.
   • More recent and broader research estimates that 10% to 20% of NDEs are negative or distressing University of Virginia School of Medicine+1.
   • Other surveys and expert reviews also place the range between 11% and 22% of all NDEs University of Virginia School of Medicine.
   Why the numbers vary
   • Many people hesitate to report bad NDEs due to fear of judgment or misunderstanding ndebeyond.com.
   • Definitions of “bad” NDE differ — some researchers categorize them as “inverse” (opposite of the usual pleasant features), “void” (total isolation), or “hellish” (nightmarish visions) Magis Center+1.
   • Cultural stigma and the way NDEs are discussed in media can also underreport negative cases.
   Summary
   If you include underreported cases, roughly 1 in 5 to 1 in 10 near-death experiences are negative. This means that in a population where NDEs occur in about 10–20% of people over their lifetime IANDS, a substantial minority — potentially millions worldwide — have had distressing near-death encounters.Read lessMagis CenterNegative Near Death Experiences and Hell – Magis Centerhttps://www.magiscenter.com/blog/negative-near-death-experiences-and-hellUniversity of Virginia School of MedicineThe Darker Side of Near-Death Experienceshttps://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/wp-content/uploads/sites/360/2024/01/Roehrs2024_Terminal-Lucidity-in-a-Pediatric-Oncology-Clinic.pdfShow All

1. Magis Centerhttps://www.magiscenter.com › blog › negative-near…Negative Near Death Experiences and Hell – Magis CenterNear–death experiences (NDEs) have garnered a reputation for being blissful, otherworldly adventures complete with encounters with lost loved ones. While many N…Three Types of Negative Near-Death ExperiencesA near-death experiencetakes place when a person undergoes clinical death, yet a transphysical component of that person leaves the physical body, emerges outside of it, and frequently is able to look down upon it. To learn more about NDEs, check …Three Types of Responses to Negative Near-Death ExperiencesAccording to a studyon the after-effects of near-death experiences, they often inspire psychological well-being and self-worth. Unfortunately, with distressing near-death experiences, this is not always the case. Instead, the responsemay look similar to p…Good and Bad People Can Have Negative Near-Death ExperiencesThe experience of a hell-like place is shared by many saints and noted in revelation, negating the idea that bad people have negative near-death experiences and good people have positive ones. Bush and Greyson affirm this: Watch this clipfrom F…
2. University of Virginia School of Medicinehttps://med.virginia.edu › perceptual-studies › wp…Translate this result^[PDF]The Darker Side of Near-Death ExperiencesIt is dificult to determine the prevalence of these distressing NDEs because the anxiety and judgmentalism they evoke deter …
3. New York Posthttps://nypost.com › health70% of people who have a near-death experience make this changeOct 14, 2025 · About 15% of severely ill patients report enduring a near-death experience (NDE), which may mean having an …
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5. deathpoints.comhttps://deathpoints.com › when-a-near-death-experience-goes-badWhen a near-death experience goes bad. – deathPoints.comMar 31, 2023 · Most people who have a near-death experience report positive, life-affirming memories, but a small percentage recall …
6. IANDShttps://www.iands.org › near-death-experiences › how…How Common are Near-Death Experiences? Here’s What …According to research data, near-death experiences affect anywhere from 5% to 40% of the population, …
7. Scientific Americanhttps://www.scientificamerican.com › article › lifting…Lifting the Veil on Near-Death Experiences – Scientific …May 14, 2024 · Around 79 percent of people who have an NDE report leaving their body, and some wake up …
8. Reddithttps://www.reddit.com › …Any theories of why only ~20% of people experience NDEs?Any theories of why only ~20% of people experience NDEs? I’m pretty darn convinced many NDEs are real, especially after reading …
9. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Near-death_experienceNear-death experience – WikipediaA near-death experience (NDE) is a profound personal experience associated with death or impending …
10. The Mirrorhttps://www.mirror.co.uk › … › science‘I’ve researched near-death experiences, and this is …Jun 13, 2025 · They’re surprisingly common, with a third of people who have come close to death reporting …
11. BBC Science Focus Magazinehttps://www.sciencefocus.com › the-human-body › what…What is it like to die? The reassuring science of near …May 31, 2026 · Turns out they could be incredibly common: one recent survey reported that 15 per cent of …
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