Top 5 Countries in the World for Highest Cancer Survival Rates

The global cancer treatment market is expected to grow significantly from $166.5 billion in 2021 to $335.06 billion in 2029. The severity of the cancer crisis is highlighted by the 1,603,844 new cancer cases reported in the United States alone in 2021. In 2020, 602,347 people died. Lung, breast, and prostate cancers are among the most common cancers in the United States, creating challenges for both patients and health care providers.

Look at the top 5 countries in the world for highest cancer survival rates.

5. Sri Lanka

Mortality rate per 100,000 population: 56.6

Sri Lanka has the lowest cancer mortality rate, with approximately 19,145 deaths out of 33,243 reported cases in 2022. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in this country, affecting approximately 26% of women. Lip and oral cavity cancers are the second most common cancers, with an incidence of 7.7%. The total number of cancer patients over the five-year period was 86,508.

4. Congo

Mortality rate per 100,000 population: 56.6

The Republic of the Congo has the fifth highest cancer survival rate in the world. Congo recorded a total of 2,727 new infections in 2022 and approximately 1,732 cancer deaths in the same year. Breast cancer is the most common cancer type, accounting for 530 of all cancer cases. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in this district, with an incidence of 37.7%. In this country, the risk of developing cancer before age 75 is 8.9%.

3. UAE

Mortality rate per 100,000 population: 55.1

The age-standardized cancer mortality rate in the UAE is 55.1 deaths per 100,000 population. A total of 5,526 new cancer cases were recorded in the country in 2022, with approximately 2,283 deaths. Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in the country, with an incidence of 10%. Thyroid cancer is the second most common cancer, with an incidence of 8%. Women have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Approximately 1,142 cases have been diagnosed.

2. Nepal

Mortality rate per 100,000 population: 54.4

Nepal has one of the highest cancer survival rates in the world. The country recorded 14,704 deaths and 22,008 new infections in 2022. The most common cancer in Japan is lung cancer with a prevalence of 11%, followed by breast cancer with a prevalence of 10.2%. Stomach cancer is the second most common cancer in men after lung cancer, with an incidence rate of 10.9D

1. Saudi Arabia

Mortality rate per 100,000 population: 50.9

Saudi Arabia tops the list as it has one of the highest cancer survival rates in the world. In 2022, approximately 28,113 new cancer cases were reported in the country, but the number of cancer-related deaths was relatively low (13,399 people). The most common cancer in this country is breast cancer, with an incidence of 13.4%, followed by colon cancer with an incidence of 13.3%.