Cancer Rates by Country 2025

Cancer continues to be one of the world's biggest health challenges, but the numbers tell a fascinating story when you look at how rates vary across different countries. Some nations report cancer rates that are nearly ten times higher than others. Let's dive into what the 2025 projections reveal about cancer around the world.

The Countries with the Highest Cancer Rates

If you're looking at where cancer rates are highest, you'll find some surprising patterns. Australia tops the list with an age-standardized rate (ASR) of 482.4 cases per 100,000 people. That means if you live in Australia, the statistical likelihood of encountering cancer is higher than almost anywhere else on Earth. The country is expecting around 228,202 new cancer cases in 2025.

Right behind Australia is New Zealand with an ASR of 431.1, showing a similar pattern to its neighbor. Together, these two countries in Oceania have the highest cancer rates globally, and it's not just because they have great healthcare systems that catch more cases – though that certainly plays a role.

Europe dominates the top spots too. Denmark (385.7), the United States (381.1), and Norway (379.8) round out the top five. In fact, if you scan through the data, you'll notice that European countries consistently show high rates. The Netherlands (351.0), France (353.4), and Ireland (363.3) all feature prominently in the upper brackets.

Why Are Some Countries So High?

Here's the thing about these high-rate countries: they're mostly wealthy nations with aging populations and excellent healthcare systems. When you live longer, you're more likely to develop cancer. Plus, these countries have sophisticated screening programs that catch cancers early, which means more cases get recorded in their statistics.

The UK reports 320.1 cases per 100,000 people with nearly 472,000 total cases expected in 2025. Germany isn't far behind with 283.7 ASR and a whopping 622,649 cases – one of the highest absolute numbers globally.

The Lowest Cancer Rate Countries

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Sierra Leone has the world's lowest cancer rate at just 38.3 per 100,000 people. That's more than twelve times lower than Australia's rate. Other African nations like The Gambia (77.7), Yemen (80.1), and Nepal (82.4) also show remarkably low rates.

But here's where it gets complicated: these low numbers don't necessarily mean people in these countries are healthier. Younger populations, shorter life expectancies, and less developed cancer detection systems all contribute to lower reported rates. It's a mix of different factors, not just one simple explanation.

Asia's Interesting Split

Asia shows a fascinating divide. Developed Asian economies like Japan (281.8) and South Korea (256.0) have rates comparable to European countries. Meanwhile, India sits at just 103.3, and Pakistan at 101.4 – despite both having massive populations (India expects over 1.5 million cases in 2025 just due to its enormous population).

China presents an interesting case with an ASR of 207.6 and a projected 5.1 million cases – the highest absolute number in the world. But when you adjust for its huge population, the per-capita rate isn't as dramatic as Western nations.

Turkey's Position

Turkey falls in the middle-upper range with an ASR of 232.7, expecting around 250,486 cases in 2025. That's a 4.4% increase from 2022's 240,013 cases. The country's cancer rate has been climbing faster than its population growth, which is a trend worth watching.

Cancer Rates by Country 2025

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#	Country	Cases Per 100k (2025 Est.)	Cases ASR 2022 (100k)	Cases 2025	Cases 2022	Population Change(2025)	Case Change(2025)
1	Australia	482.4	462.5	228,202	212,332	3.41%	7.5%
2	New Zealand	431.1	427.3	41,891	38,157	8.42%	9.8%
3	Denmark	385.7	374.7	51,515	48,840	2.29%	5.5%
4	United States	381.1	367	2,535,766	2,380,189	2.63%	6.5%
5	Norway	379.8	357.9	43,203	40,305	0.78%	7.2%
6	Ireland	363.3	344.7	33,802	31,242	2.01%	8.2%
7	Canada	361.6	345.9	315,177	292,098	2.72%	7.9%
8	France	353.4	339	499,651	483,568	-0.89%	3.3%
9	Netherlands	351	341.4	139,421	132,319	2.97%	5.4%
10	Belgium	336.7	324.7	84,323	81,132	0.65%	3.9%
11	Hungary	335.7	336.7	67,684	66,340	2.75%	2.0%
12	Croatia	324.9	313.4	29,348	28,809	-2.34%	1.9%
13	United Kingdom	320.1	307.8	471,780	454,954	-0.46%	3.7%
14	New Caledonia	319.4	287.6	1,311	1,149	2.73%	14.1%
15	Sweden	317	310	73,587	69,261	5.04%	6.2%
16	Slovenia	313.9	305.1	14,942	14,402	1.91%	3.7%
17	Cyprus	304.3	292.3	6,867	6,198	4.34%	10.8%
18	Latvia	303.4	288.9	11,710	11,458	-3.14%	2.2%
19	Switzerland	301.9	292.7	60,971	58,330	1.49%	4.5%
20	Portugal	299.2	294.6	71,064	69,567	0.57%	2.2%
21	Italy	297.7	284.5	444,265	436,242	-2.89%	1.8%
22	Lithuania	294	287.9	16,804	16,413	0.25%	2.4%
23	Belarus	293.1	273.2	49,723	46,402	-0.21%	7.2%
24	Uruguay	289.4	279.9	17,150	16,817	-2.08%	2.0%
25	Estonia	288.7	282.5	8,209	8,050	-0.53%	2.0%
26	Finland	288	276.9	39,162	37,660	-0.02%	4.0%
27	Slovakia	286.9	283.3	32,381	30,913	3.20%	4.7%
28	Spain	286.7	274.6	292,742	278,729	1.50%	5.0%
29	Czech Republic	285.9	280.9	65,533	65,676	-2.11%	-0.2%
30	Germany	283.7	274.2	622,649	605,805	-0.82%	2.8%
31	Luxembourg	283.4	273.3	3,765	3,440	4.01%	9.4%
32	Japan	281.8	267.1	1,042,544	1,005,157	-2.89%	3.7%
33	Malta	274.7	282.5	3,287	2,855	21.23%	15.1%
34	Romania	268.4	276.5	103,636	104,661	2.06%	-1.0%
35	Austria	268	258.5	52,508	50,682	-0.80%	3.6%
36	Iceland	267.8	268.3	1,946	1,777	10.02%	9.5%
37	Greece	266	258.7	67,154	65,703	-0.52%	2.2%
38	Serbia	260.6	250.4	36,438	42,039	-18.45%	-13.3%
39	Guadeloupe	258	253.9	2,135	2,123	-0.73%	0.6%
40	Singapore	256.4	231.1	28,655	25,250	2.46%	13.5%
41	South Korea	256	234.7	260,833	237,701	0.70%	9.7%
42	Poland	252.7	262.8	216,611	208,900	4.97%	3.7%
43	Russia	251.9	248.1	635,621	635,560	-1.59%	0.0%
44	French Polynesia	250.7	228.1	1,085	877	10.44%	23.7%
45	Mongolia	246.7	235.8	7,548	6,699	4.73%	12.7%
46	Montenegro	245.7	238	2,823	2,739	-0.37%	3.1%
47	Israel	244.5	245.8	31,974	30,438	5.89%	5.0%
48	Samoa	241.6	240	464	400	14.83%	16.0%
49	Puerto Rico	234.3	226.6	16,970	13,778	15.75%	23.2%
50	Martinique	233.9	224.2	2,101	2,057	-2.21%	2.1%
51	Türkiye	232.7	225.9	250,486	240,013	1.33%	4.4%
52	Moldova	229.5	232.2	11,665	14,816	-18.90%	-21.3%
53	Argentina	226.7	215.8	141,457	133,420	0.71%	6.0%
54	Cuba	226.7	220.8	50,595	49,688	-1.35%	1.8%
55	Brazil	222	214.4	659,557	627,193	1.60%	5.2%
56	Ukraine	220.1	199.9	152,208	155,239	-10.26%	-2.0%
57	Bulgaria	219.7	222	32,507	32,812	-4.08%	-0.9%
58	Bahamas	218.4	192.7	1,123	955	4.32%	17.6%
59	Zimbabwe	217.4	208	20,665	17,725	13.33%	16.6%
60	Bosnia and Herzegovina	215.6	218.6	14,117	14,265	-2.08%	-1.0%
61	French Guiana	214.3	204.3	645	589	4.24%	9.5%
62	South Africa	213.6	203.4	118,364	111,321	1.51%	6.3%
63	North Macedonia	212.5	206.9	7,768	7,563	0.05%	2.7%
64	Lebanon	212	168.8	11,787	13,034	-23.74%	-9.6%
65	Armenia	211.3	201.6	9,285	9,520	-6.56%	-2.5%
66	Réunion	209.5	203.1	3,414	3,015	9.77%	13.2%
67	Brunei	208.7	192.2	1,031	925	3.06%	11.5%
68	China	207.6	201.6	5,125,778	4,824,703	3.17%	6.2%
69	Chile	204	188.7	66,072	59,876	2.29%	10.3%
70	Namibia	203.4	193.5	3,735	3,453	2.14%	8.2%
71	Barbados	200.7	205.3	1,094	1,120	-1.89%	-2.3%
72	North Korea	192.8	166.1	72,066	61,533	1.27%	17.1%
73	Trinidad and Tobago	192.1	186.7	4,410	3,931	9.55%	12.2%
74	Venezuela	191.8	184.8	66,304	62,947	2.25%	5.3%
75	Papua New Guinea	190.9	188.7	14,241	12,190	15.16%	16.8%
76	Jamaica	189.6	199.6	6,812	7,500	-5.42%	-9.2%
77	Paraguay	188.9	192.2	13,214	13,783	-3.76%	-4.1%
78	Georgia	188.7	197.5	12,259	13,689	-6.53%	-10.4%
79	Costa Rica	186.7	177.7	14,232	13,325	1.89%	6.8%
80	Philippines	186.2	185.4	204,819	188,976	7.43%	8.4%
81	Colombia	183.3	177.6	123,848	117,620	2.13%	5.3%
82	Guam	183	167.2	465	412	2.18%	12.9%
83	Albania	175.1	160.8	8,597	8,019	-1.56%	7.2%
84	Fiji	174.5	174.8	1,670	1,601	4.46%	4.3%
85	Suriname	173.8	169.5	1,228	1,119	6.27%	9.7%
86	Thailand	171.7	154.4	208,546	183,541	2.68%	13.6%
87	Dominican Republic	170.5	167	21,443	20,171	4.30%	6.3%
88	Peru	167.5	173.8	73,088	72,827	3.95%	0.4%
89	Cambodia	166.4	138.3	23,884	19,795	0.73%	20.7%
90	Iran	166.1	149	160,356	137,198	5.10%	16.9%
91	Egypt	166	166.1	164,646	150,578	9.53%	9.3%
92	Vietnam	162.7	150.8	196,047	180,480	1.16%	8.6%
93	Kazakhstan	162.2	162.3	37,785	36,225	4.43%	4.3%
94	Jordan	161.4	152.6	14,397	12,328	11.08%	16.8%
95	Saint Lucia	161	166.8	415	448	-2.05%	-7.4%
96	Kenya	160.7	149.1	49,356	44,726	1.97%	10.4%
97	Laos	160	154.5	10,064	9,101	4.78%	10.6%
98	Palestine	159.7	152.3	5,551	5,030	5.15%	10.4%
99	Malawi	159.5	159.5	21,647	19,846	9.18%	9.1%
100	Azerbaijan	159.2	152.3	19,720	18,503	2.03%	6.6%
101	Panama	159.2	154.9	8,922	8,353	3.14%	6.8%
102	Zambia	159.2	159.5	17,070	15,296	11.49%	11.6%
103	Ecuador	158.8	152.7	33,003	30,888	2.48%	6.8%
104	Morocco	154.8	149.8	65,946	63,609	2.11%	3.7%
105	Mexico	153.3	140.9	222,470	207,154	-0.96%	7.4%
106	Kuwait	152.7	111.4	5,957	4,347	0.15%	37.0%
107	Eswatini	149.6	135.3	1,275	1,108	4.22%	15.1%
108	Uganda	148.1	154.4	36,825	35,968	5.89%	2.4%
109	Malaysia	147.8	142.1	57,666	51,650	5.57%	11.6%
110	Tanzania	146.4	140.1	54,124	44,931	12.84%	20.5%
111	Mauritius	146	140	3,067	2,888	2.24%	6.2%
112	Algeria	145.4	141.2	68,943	64,713	3.47%	6.5%
113	Angola	145.2	133.5	29,751	24,607	11.18%	20.9%
114	Myanmar	145.2	135.5	83,268	77,603	0.20%	7.3%
115	Indonesia	144	136.9	433,966	408,661	1.03%	6.2%
116	Libya	142.9	132.3	8,818	8,171	-0.03%	7.9%
117	Iraq	140.2	136.6	43,809	37,382	12.77%	17.2%
118	Tunisia	138.3	135.4	22,322	20,551	5.14%	8.6%
119	Bahrain	135.1	113.8	1,488	1,383	-15.26%	7.6%
120	Guyana	135.1	142.5	1,192	1,225	3.91%	-2.7%
121	Solomon Islands	135.1	134.8	739	684	7.20%	8.0%
122	Maldives	133	105.3	579	479	-4.76%	20.9%
123	Ivory Coast	132.8	137	22,551	21,352	9.38%	5.6%
124	Mali	130.6	139.9	16,972	15,151	15.30%	12.0%
125	Burundi	130.4	128.2	9,015	7,997	10.48%	12.7%
126	Mozambique	130.2	128.8	29,073	26,578	8.30%	9.4%
127	Syria	128.8	138.6	27,628	21,926	31.31%	26.0%
128	Burkina Faso	128.5	125.2	16,629	14,538	10.56%	14.4%
129	Haiti	128.5	141.1	12,809	13,860	2.82%	-7.6%
130	Turkmenistan	128.2	122.7	7,665	6,807	7.66%	12.6%
131	Cameroon	127.3	126	21,428	19,564	8.02%	9.5%
132	Equatorial Guinea	126.9	107.7	1,394	926	19.97%	50.5%
133	Nicaragua	125.7	133.5	8,568	8,409	6.76%	1.9%
134	Ghana	125.1	120.4	31,258	27,385	9.40%	14.1%
135	Guinea	124.9	116.3	10,245	8,777	7.27%	16.7%
136	Comoros	124.7	106.8	697	619	-2.68%	12.6%
137	Honduras	123.6	128	11,207	10,815	6.87%	3.6%
138	El Salvador	122.9	127.1	9,451	9,799	-1.89%	-3.6%
139	Madagascar	122.6	117.4	24,463	21,297	8.98%	14.9%
140	Kyrgyzstan	121.7	125.8	7,254	7,266	3.19%	-0.2%
141	Guatemala	121.5	121.8	17,803	17,801	0.28%	0.0%
142	Gabon	121.3	114.4	2,180	1,875	8.64%	16.3%
143	Bolivia	120.3	143.8	15,338	17,579	6.28%	-12.7%
144	Belize	117.8	114.7	432	409	2.49%	5.6%
145	Nigeria	117.8	113.6	143,928	127,763	8.22%	12.7%
146	Chad	117.1	118.1	11,239	10,185	11.56%	10.3%
147	Senegal	117.1	113.9	12,868	11,841	5.86%	8.7%
148	Sao Tome and Principe	116.7	104.9	169	144	5.84%	17.4%
149	Uzbekistan	115.5	112.7	38,474	35,900	5.17%	7.2%
150	United Arab Emirates	115.1	105.1	5,835	5,526	-4.13%	5.6%
151	Liberia	114.7	115.2	4,121	3,873	6.64%	6.4%
152	Botswana	114.2	115.4	2,602	2,317	13.20%	12.3%
153	Somalia	113.8	121	11,677	10,681	14.49%	9.3%
154	Togo	111.9	107.5	6,359	5,491	9.10%	15.8%
155	Bangladesh	110.8	105.6	184,655	167,256	5.08%	10.4%
156	Sri Lanka	108.9	106.9	34,482	33,243	1.97%	3.7%
157	Lesotho	106.8	115.5	2,042	2,027	9.45%	0.7%
158	Vanuatu	106.1	108.2	267	250	8.82%	6.8%
159	Ethiopia	105.1	104.5	89,155	80,334	10.04%	11.0%
160	Guinea-Bissau	104.7	100.3	1,331	1,170	8.77%	13.8%
161	Oman	103.7	105.3	3,755	4,045	-10.21%	-7.2%
162	India	103.3	98.5	1,532,538	1,413,316	3.41%	8.4%
163	Eritrea	101.7	99.8	2,665	2,463	6.21%	8.2%
164	Mauritania	101.4	105.3	3,326	3,274	4.61%	1.6%
165	Pakistan	101.4	105.6	195,492	185,748	8.92%	5.2%
166	Afghanistan	101.2	106.2	25,255	24,275	9.23%	4.0%
167	Benin	100.8	102.6	8,343	7,496	13.06%	11.3%
168	South Sudan	100	99.4	6,833	6,874	-1.25%	-0.6%
169	DR Congo	99.2	103	58,053	52,612	14.53%	10.3%
170	Tajikistan	94.9	91.7	7,145	6,467	5.62%	10.5%
171	Bhutan	93.2	87.6	686	638	1.19%	7.5%
172	Sudan	92	95.6	30,306	28,586	10.05%	6.0%
173	Cape Verde	91.9	87	507	435	7.49%	16.6%
174	Saudi Arabia	91.3	87.1	31,209	28,113	5.98%	11.0%
175	Central African Republic	90.9	101.8	2,878	2,690	21.54%	7.0%
176	Djibouti	90	90.7	919	805	14.98%	14.2%
177	Timor-Leste	89.1	84.5	902	828	2.17%	8.9%
178	Niger	83.6	83.7	12,999	11,593	12.39%	12.1%
179	Congo	83.4	80.7	3,098	2,727	10.11%	13.6%
180	Rwanda	82.9	83.2	7,694	7,122	8.36%	8.0%
181	Nepal	82.4	81.6	23,191	22,008	4.47%	5.4%
182	Qatar	81.3	82.4	1,673	1,733	-7.47%	-3.5%
183	Yemen	80.1	83.1	18,845	16,525	15.55%	14.0%
184	Gambia	77.7	79.2	1,431	1,196	13.79%	19.6%
185	Sierra Leone	38.3	35.9	2,277	1,918	10.34%	18.7%

Latin America's Numbers

Latin American countries cluster in the mid-range. Uruguay leads the region with 289.4, while Argentina (226.7) and Brazil (222.0) follow. Brazil's absolute numbers are staggering – nearly 660,000 cases expected in 2025, making it one of the top countries by total case count.

The Dramatic Increases

Some countries are seeing explosive growth in cancer cases. Equatorial Guinea tops the list with a 50.5% increase in cases from 2022 to 2025. Kuwait follows with a 37% jump, and Syria with 26%. These aren't just about population growth – they reflect changing lifestyles, better detection, and aging populations.

Cambodia shows a 20.7% increase in cases despite only 0.73% population growth, suggesting significant improvements in cancer detection or real increases in cancer incidence.

Small Nations, Big Rates

Some small island nations punch above their weight in cancer statistics. New Caledonia (319.4), French Polynesia (250.7), and Samoa (241.6) all show elevated rates. Geographic isolation, genetic factors, and lifestyle changes might all play roles here.

Eastern Europe's Situation

Eastern European countries show consistently high rates. Hungary (335.7), Croatia (324.9), and Latvia (303.4) are all in the top tier globally. Russia expects 635,621 cases in 2025 with an ASR of 251.9, making it one of the largest absolute numbers outside of China.

The American Story

The United States ranks fifth globally with an ASR of 381.1 and expects a massive 2.5 million new cancer cases in 2025 – a 6.5% increase from 2022. That's the second-highest total number globally, trailing only China. Canada shows similar patterns with 361.6 ASR and over 315,000 expected cases.

Africa's Mixed Picture

African countries generally show lower rates, but there's huge variation. South Africa (213.6) has by far the continent's highest rate, more than double many of its neighbors. Countries like Niger (83.6), Congo (83.4), and Rwanda (82.9) cluster at the bottom of the global rankings.

What About the Middle East?

Middle Eastern countries present mixed pictures. Israel (244.5) and Lebanon (212.0) show higher rates, while Saudi Arabia (91.3), Oman (103.7), and Qatar (81.3) report much lower figures. The region's younger demographics and different risk factor profiles contribute to these variations.

Population Growth vs. Cancer Growth

One fascinating pattern: cancer case increases often outpace population growth. Iran shows a 16.9% increase in cases with just 5.1% population growth. North Korea sees a 17.1% case increase with only 1.27% population growth. This pattern repeats across dozens of countries, suggesting that aging populations and changing lifestyles are driving cancer rates up faster than simple population growth would explain.

Cancer Rates by Country 2025

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#	Country	Cases Per 100k (2025 Est.)
1	Australia AU	482.4
2	New Zealand NZ	431.1
3	Denmark DK	385.7
4	United States US	381.1
5	Norway NO	379.8
6	Ireland IE	363.3
7	Canada CA	361.6
8	France FR	353.4
9	Netherlands NL	351
10	Belgium BE	336.7
11	Hungary HU	335.7
12	Croatia HR	324.9
13	United Kingdom GB	320.1
14	New Caledonia NC	319.4
15	Sweden SE	317
16	Slovenia SI	313.9
17	Cyprus CY	304.3
18	Latvia LV	303.4
19	Switzerland CH	301.9
20	Portugal PT	299.2
21	Italy IT	297.7
22	Lithuania LT	294
23	Belarus BY	293.1
24	Uruguay UY	289.4
25	Estonia EE	288.7
26	Finland FI	288
27	Slovakia SK	286.9
28	Spain ES	286.7
29	Czech Republic CZ	285.9
30	Germany DE	283.7
31	Luxembourg LU	283.4
32	Japan JP	281.8
33	Malta MT	274.7
34	Romania RO	268.4
35	Austria AT	268
36	Iceland IS	267.8
37	Greece GR	266
38	Serbia RS	260.6
39	Guadeloupe GP	258
40	Singapore SG	256.4
41	South Korea KR	256
42	Poland PL	252.7
43	Russia RU	251.9
44	French Polynesia PF	250.7
45	Mongolia MN	246.7
46	Montenegro ME	245.7
47	Israel IL	244.5
48	Samoa WS	241.6
49	Puerto Rico PR	234.3
50	Martinique MQ	233.9
51	Türkiye TR	232.7
52	Moldova MD	229.5
53	Argentina AR	226.7
54	Cuba CU	226.7
55	Brazil BR	222
56	Ukraine UA	220.1
57	Bulgaria BG	219.7
58	Bahamas BS	218.4
59	Zimbabwe ZW	217.4
60	Bosnia and Herzegovina BA	215.6
61	French Guiana GF	214.3
62	South Africa ZA	213.6
63	North Macedonia MK	212.5
64	Lebanon LB	212
65	Armenia AM	211.3
66	Réunion RE	209.5
67	Brunei BN	208.7
68	China CN	207.6
69	Chile CL	204
70	Namibia NA	203.4
71	Barbados BB	200.7
72	North Korea KP	192.8
73	Trinidad and Tobago TT	192.1
74	Venezuela VE	191.8
75	Papua New Guinea PG	190.9
76	Jamaica JM	189.6
77	Paraguay PY	188.9
78	Georgia GE	188.7
79	Costa Rica CR	186.7
80	Philippines PH	186.2
81	Colombia CO	183.3
82	Guam GU	183
83	Albania AL	175.1
84	Fiji FJ	174.5
85	Suriname SR	173.8
86	Thailand TH	171.7
87	Dominican Republic DO	170.5
88	Peru PE	167.5
89	Cambodia KH	166.4
90	Iran IR	166.1
91	Egypt EG	166
92	Vietnam VN	162.7
93	Kazakhstan KZ	162.2
94	Jordan JO	161.4
95	Saint Lucia LC	161
96	Kenya KE	160.7
97	Laos LA	160
98	Palestine PS	159.7
99	Malawi MW	159.5
100	Azerbaijan AZ	159.2
101	Panama PA	159.2
102	Zambia ZM	159.2
103	Ecuador EC	158.8
104	Morocco MA	154.8
105	Mexico MX	153.3
106	Kuwait KW	152.7
107	Eswatini SZ	149.6
108	Uganda UG	148.1
109	Malaysia MY	147.8
110	Tanzania TZ	146.4
111	Mauritius MU	146
112	Algeria DZ	145.4
113	Angola AO	145.2
114	Myanmar MM	145.2
115	Indonesia ID	144
116	Libya LY	142.9
117	Iraq IQ	140.2
118	Tunisia TN	138.3
119	Bahrain BH	135.1
120	Guyana GY	135.1
121	Solomon Islands SB	135.1
122	Maldives MV	133
123	Ivory Coast CI	132.8
124	Mali ML	130.6
125	Burundi BI	130.4
126	Mozambique MZ	130.2
127	Syria SY	128.8
128	Burkina Faso BF	128.5
129	Haiti HT	128.5
130	Turkmenistan TM	128.2
131	Cameroon CM	127.3
132	Equatorial Guinea GQ	126.9
133	Nicaragua NI	125.7
134	Ghana GH	125.1
135	Guinea GN	124.9
136	Comoros KM	124.7
137	Honduras HN	123.6
138	El Salvador SV	122.9
139	Madagascar MG	122.6
140	Kyrgyzstan KG	121.7
141	Guatemala GT	121.5
142	Gabon GA	121.3
143	Bolivia BO	120.3
144	Belize BZ	117.8
145	Nigeria NG	117.8
146	Chad TD	117.1
147	Senegal SN	117.1
148	Sao Tome and Principe ST	116.7
149	Uzbekistan UZ	115.5
150	United Arab Emirates AE	115.1
151	Liberia LR	114.7
152	Botswana BW	114.2
153	Somalia SO	113.8
154	Togo TG	111.9
155	Bangladesh BD	110.8
156	Sri Lanka LK	108.9
157	Lesotho LS	106.8
158	Vanuatu VU	106.1
159	Ethiopia ET	105.1
160	Guinea-Bissau GW	104.7
161	Oman OM	103.7
162	India IN	103.3
163	Eritrea ER	101.7
164	Mauritania MR	101.4
165	Pakistan PK	101.4
166	Afghanistan AF	101.2
167	Benin BJ	100.8
168	South Sudan SS	100
169	DR Congo CD	99.2
170	Tajikistan TJ	94.9
171	Bhutan BT	93.2
172	Sudan SD	92
173	Cape Verde CV	91.9
174	Saudi Arabia SA	91.3
175	Central African Republic CF	90.9
176	Djibouti DJ	90
177	Timor-Leste TL	89.1
178	Niger NE	83.6
179	Congo CG	83.4
180	Rwanda RW	82.9
181	Nepal NP	82.4
182	Qatar QA	81.3
183	Yemen YE	80.1
184	Gambia GM	77.7
185	Sierra Leone SL	38.3

The Big Picture

When you zoom out and look at the global landscape, cancer rates form a clear pattern: wealthier, older populations in developed countries have the highest reported rates, while younger populations in developing nations show lower rates. But these numbers tell only part of the story. Detection capabilities, healthcare access, and data collection quality all influence what gets counted.

The total global burden is immense – we're talking about tens of millions of new cancer cases worldwide in 2025. The countries with the largest absolute numbers are China, the United States, India, Germany, and Brazil. Together, these five nations account for a huge chunk of the world's cancer burden.

Looking Ahead

These 2025 projections show us that cancer isn't slowing down. With populations aging globally and lifestyles changing rapidly in developing countries, we're likely to see these numbers continue climbing. The challenge for the coming years will be how different countries adapt their healthcare systems to handle this growing burden while also investing in prevention and early detection.