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.
4. Thailand
No. of Epilepsy Cases (Million): 0.7
Rate of Epilepsy (Per 1000 People): 9.76
In Thailand, about 1 out of every 100 people has epilepsy. In 2020, 689 people with epilepsy died, 0.15% of all deaths. The age-adjusted death rate for epilepsy is 0.85 per 100,000 people.
3. United States
No. of Epilepsy Cases (Million): 3.4
Rate of Epilepsy (Per 1000 People): 10.2
About 1.2% of people in the US have active epilepsy, equivalent to 3 million adults and 470,000 children. About 0.6% of children aged 0-17 years have active epilepsy. Mayo Clinic campuses in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida are accredited Level 4 Epilepsy Centers by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). This means they offer the most advanced evaluation and care for people with epilepsy.
2. Brazil
No. of Epilepsy Cases (Million): 3.1
Rate of Epilepsy (Per 1000 People): 14.39
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, one-fourth of people with epilepsy (PWE) reported an increase in seizure frequency. They also faced difficulties accessing healthcare, including getting anti-seizure medication (ASM) and tele-health appointments, and they were worried about having a more severe case of COVID-19 because of their epilepsy.
1. Mexico
No. of Epilepsy Cases (Million): 2
Rate of Epilepsy (Per 1000 People): 15.6
Mexico is a middle-income country of 62.25 million people with a high poverty rate. Poverty is a risk factor for epilepsy, and Mexico has a higher prevalence of epilepsy in impoverished people. This may be because people living in poverty are more likely to experience head injuries, infections, and other risk factors for epilepsy. They are also less likely to have access to quality healthcare, which can make it difficult to diagnose and treat epilepsy.
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