5 Countries With Highest Rates of Cancer

4. Hungary

Cancer Incidence Rate: 321.6

Hungary’s cancer incidence and mortality rates significantly surpass the EU average. In 2019, Hungary recorded the highest cancer-related mortality rate among EU countries. Over the past decade, Hungary has made significant progress in cancer treatment at the national level, resulting in decreased mortality rates for most types of cancer. Notably, stomach cancer saw the most substantial improvement, with a 28% decrease between 2011 and 2019. Despite these improvements, internationally, Hungary’s estimated cancer incidence and associated mortality rates exceeded EU averages between 2019 and 2020.