5 Countries With Highest Rates of Cancer

In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the 5 countries with the highest rates of Cancer. For a quick overview of the disease and its global impact in recent years, read our article on the 20 Countries With Highest Rates of Cancer.

5. France

Cancer Incidence Rate: 320.1

Cancer continued to be the leading cause of premature death in French men and the second leading cause in French women, resulting in a total of 157,400 deaths in 2018. The increase in cancer-related deaths, accounting for 78% in men and 57% in women, can be attributed to the combined effects of population growth and aging. As of 2023, France is projected to witness no less than 433,136 new cases of cancer, with 57% affecting men and 43% affecting women. Since 1990, the incidence of cancer has doubled for both genders, encompassing all types of cancer. In comparison to the data reported in 2018 (updated every five years), there has been an alarming increase of approximately 51,000 additional cases.