5 Countries With Highest Rate of Epilepsy

This article presents an overview of the 5 Countries with Highest Rate of Epilepsy. For a detailed overview of the 20 Countries with Rate of Epilepsy with insights into the number of epilepsy cases by country and population., read our article 20 Countries with Highest Rate of Epilepsy.

5. Australia

No. of Epilepsy Cases (Million): 0.25

Rate of Epilepsy (Per 1000 People): 9.6

Approximately 1% of Australia’s population have epilepsy, and 1 in 25 Australians will receive an epilepsy diagnosis during their lifetime. In Victoria, around 62,000 people live with epilepsy, while in New South Wales, the figure is 78,000. Notably, Australians over 60 constitute the largest demographic group living with epilepsy due to an aging population.