What People Report
Based on 42,959 reportsThe most frequently reported phenomenological features in out-of-body experiences.
n=42,95992.1% first-person
88% of OBE-classified reports describe a clear perception of leaving the body. The remaining 12% include partial experiences, vibrational states, or sleep-related phenomena that share OBE characteristics without full perceived body separation.
Emotional Tone
Based on 42,959 reportsHow people describe the emotional quality of their out-of-body experience.
Curious
12,000 reports (28%)
Peaceful
8,600 reports (20%)
Neutral
8,200 reports (19%)
Awed
5,200 reports (12%)
Terrifying
4,300 reports (10%)
Mixed
4,700 reports (11%)
Beings Encountered
Based on 42,959 reportsEntities and beings reported during out-of-body experiences.
n=42,95992.1% first-person