Damon Mcknight
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia. In 2021, it was estimated that 49,000 people would die from cancer, which is around 135 deaths per day. In 2024, it is estimated that this number will rise to 52,700 deaths. The most common cancers in Australia are prostate, breast, melanoma, colorectal (bowel), and lung cancer. Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death, with an estimated 8,900 deaths in 2024. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among females, with around 3,300 deaths expected in 2024. Melanoma rates have increased from 53 cases per 100,000 people in 2000 to an estimated 70 cases per 100,000 people in 2024, with 1,340 deaths expected in 2024. Overall cancer survival rates have improved, with 70% of people diagnosed with cancer surviving at least five years after diagnosis, up from 51% about 30 years ago.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Estimated number of cancer cases in 2024 | 169,000-169,500 |
| Estimated number of cancer deaths in 2024 | 52,700 |
| Number of cancer cases in 2000 | 88,000 |
| Number of cancer deaths in 2021 | 49,000 |
| Number of new cancer diagnoses per day in 2021 | 413 |
| Number of cancer deaths per day in 2021 | 135 |
| Age-standardised cancer mortality rate for males between 1989 and 2021 | 287 to 182 deaths per 100,000 males |
| Age-standardised cancer mortality rate for females between 1989 and 2021 | 165 to 122 deaths per 100,000 females |
| Number of breast cancer deaths per year | 3,300 |
| Number of breast cancer deaths per day | 9 |
| Number of lung cancer deaths in 2024 | 8,900 |
| Number of melanoma deaths in 2024 | 1,340 |
| Number of colorectal cancer cases estimated in 2024 | 15,500 |
| Most common cancers in Australia | Prostate, breast, melanoma, colorectal, and lung cancer |
| Cancer survival rate for 2016-2020 | 71% |
| Cancer survival rate for 1991-1995 | 55% |
| Cancer survival rate for late 1980s | 51% |
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Cancer death estimates for 2024
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia. In 2021, about 49,000 people died of cancer in the country, translating to about 135 deaths per day. While cancer survival rates have improved, with 70% of people diagnosed with cancer surviving at least five years after diagnosis, up from 51% about 30 years ago, the number of cancer cases is also increasing.
In 2024, it is estimated that there will be around 169,000 to 169,500 cancer cases diagnosed in Australia, with around 52,700 deaths from cancer in the same year. This increase in cancer cases is majorly due to increases in population size and increasing numbers of people reaching older ages.
The most common cancers in Australia (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) are prostate, breast, melanoma, colorectal (bowel), and lung cancer. In 2024, it is estimated that nearly 3,300 females will die from breast cancer, up from around 2,500 in 2000. The death rate from breast cancer has reduced by over 40% since the National Breast Cancer Foundation started funding research in prevention, early detection, and new and improved treatments in 1994.
In 2024, it is estimated that around 8,900 people will die of lung cancer in Australia, making it the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. Melanoma rates have increased from 53 cases per 100,000 people in 2000 to an estimated 70 cases per 100,000 people in 2024. In 2024, there are expected to be 1,340 deaths from melanoma, down from 1,625 in 2013.
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Cancer death rates in 2021
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia. In 2021, it was estimated that around 151,000 Australians would be diagnosed with cancer, with 49,000 dying from the disease. This equates to 413 diagnoses and 135 deaths per day.
The age-standardised cancer mortality rate has decreased between 1989 and 2021, from 287 to 182 deaths per 100,000 males, and from 165 to 122 deaths per 100,000 females. However, cancer remains a significant burden, with around 70% of people diagnosed with cancer surviving at least five years after diagnosis. This is an improvement from 51% about 30 years ago, and 55% in the years 1991-1995.
In 2021, the age-standardised incidence rate of cancer was estimated to be 486 cases per 100,000 people, down from a peak of 508 cases per 100,000 in 2008. This decrease is influenced by a reduction in prostate cancer diagnoses, likely due to changes in diagnostic guidelines. Excluding prostate cancer, the all-cancer incidence rate for males has been stable over the past 20 years, while for females, it has increased from 404 to 441 cases per 100,000.
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with over 21,000 new cases each year, and it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths among females in the country. Approximately 3,300 people, including 33 men, die from breast cancer annually, or 9 people per day. However, the death rate from breast cancer has decreased by over 40% in the last 10 years due to improvements in research, prevention, early detection, and treatment.
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Leading causes of cancer deaths
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia. In 2021, it was estimated that around 49,000 people would die from cancer, which equates to around 135 deaths per day. In 2024, this number is expected to rise to 52,700 cancer deaths. The increase in cancer-related deaths is largely due to increases in population size and the ageing population.
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia. In 2024, it is estimated that around 8,900 people will die of lung cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among Australian females, with around 3,300 deaths expected in 2024. This equates to around 9 deaths per day. The death rate from breast cancer has decreased by over 40% in the last 24 years, largely due to improvements in research, prevention, early detection, and treatment. However, the number of deaths from breast cancer continues to rise due to the increase in diagnoses.
Melanoma of the skin is another leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia. In 2013, the age-adjusted mortality rate was 8.0 deaths per 100,000 people, but this decreased to an estimated 4.9 deaths per 100,000 people in 2024. This translates to an estimated 1,340 deaths from melanoma in 2024. Colorectal cancer is also expected to be a significant cause of cancer deaths in 2024, with around 15,500 cases estimated.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, particularly in South Australia where it accounted for 30.7% of all male cancers in 2020. Lung cancer and colorectal cancer are also common in Australian men, with lung cancer being increasingly diagnosed due to historical increases in smoking rates among females. Overall, cancer survival rates have improved, with 70% of people diagnosed with cancer surviving at least five years, up from 51% about 30 years ago.
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Cancer survival rates
The survival rates vary across different types of cancers. For cancers such as breast, prostate, and melanoma, the survival rate is higher than 90%. The 5-year survival rate for melanoma has been a little over 90% since 1996-2000, and the rate for 2016-2020 was 94%. The 5-year survival rate for adenocarcinoma, a type of prostate cancer, was 98% in 2016-2020, strongly influencing the overall 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer, which was 96% for the same period.
However, it is important to note that cancer survival rates are not evenly spread across the population. For example, Indigenous Australians were 20% less likely to survive at least five years after a cancer diagnosis compared to non-Indigenous Australians. Survival rates also vary based on geographical location, with lower survival rates in regional and remote areas. Additionally, cancer incidence rates were higher in more socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.
The age-standardised incidence rate of cancer has decreased from a peak of 508 cases per 100,000 people in 2008 to an estimated 486 cases per 100,000 people in 2021. This decrease is influenced by a strong decline in prostate cancer incidence due to changes in diagnostic guidelines. On the other hand, the all-cancer incidence rate for females has increased from 404 to an estimated 441 cases per 100,000 females over the past 20 years, reflecting an increase in the incidence rate of lung cancer due to higher smoking rates among females.
In 2021, it was estimated that about 151,000 Australians would be diagnosed with cancer, and 49,000 would die from it. By 2024, the number of cancer cases is expected to increase to around 169,000, with around 52,700 deaths from cancer. The increase in cancer cases is mainly due to population growth and an aging population.
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Cancer incidence rates
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Australia. In 2021, it was estimated that around 151,000 people would be diagnosed with cancer, with approximately 49,000 deaths from cancer. This equates to around 413 diagnoses and 135 deaths per day.
The age-standardised incidence rate of cancer in Australia has decreased in recent years, from a peak of 508 cases per 100,000 people in 2008 to 486 cases per 100,000 people in 2021. However, the overall number of cancer diagnoses is expected to increase due to population growth and an ageing population. By 2031, the number of new cancer cases diagnosed each year in Australia is estimated to rise to 185,000.
In 2024, it is estimated that there will be around 169,000 to 169,500 new cases of cancer diagnosed in Australia, with around 52,700 deaths from cancer. This represents an increase of around 93% over 24 years, with most of the increase due to population growth and increasing numbers of older people, as cancer rates are higher among older adults.
In terms of specific types of cancer, melanoma of the skin incidence rates have increased from 53 cases per 100,000 people in 2000 to an estimated 70 cases per 100,000 people in 2024. Migration and social changes, such as public health campaigns encouraging sun protection, may have impacted melanoma incidence rates in Australia. Colorectal cancer is estimated to be the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2024, with around 15,500 cases expected.
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Frequently asked questions
It is estimated that around 52,700 people will die from cancer in Australia in 2024.
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Australia. In 2024, it is estimated that around 8,900 people will die of lung cancer.
It is estimated that around 3,300 people, including 33 men, die from breast cancer in Australia each year. This equates to around 9 Australians dying from the disease every day.
