At what age do people get Parkinson's?

The risk of developing Parkinson's increases with age, and symptoms often appear after the age of 50. Some people may not be diagnosed until they are in their 70s or 80s.

However, in some cases Parkinson's is diagnosed before the age of 40, and this is known as young onset Parkinson's disease.

If Parkinson's is diagnosed before the age of 18, it is known as juvenile Parkinson's, although this is extremely rare. More information is available in our Juvenile Parkinson's information sheet (PDF, 114KB)

Younger people with Parkinson's often have different issues and needs. To reflect this, this website has a separate section aimed at covering these issues and needs. To find out more, visit the Younger people pages.