| Prevalence |
Approximately 2–8% of the general population has obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, making it the most prevalent personality disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Grant, Hasin, et al., 2004). |
| Comorbidity |
Most people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) do not also have obsessive--compulsive personality disorder. |
| Onset |
The diagnostic criteria specify that symptoms must emerge by early adulthood. |
| Course |
Symptoms of up to one third of patients may improve over time to the point that they no longer meet the diagnostic criteria (Grilo et al., 2004). |
| Gender Differences |
Twice as many men as women are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. |
| Source: Unless otherwise noted, citations should be American Psychiatric Association, 2013. |