Cancer cases could surge 67% worldwide by 2050

Global cancer incidence could rise by 67% to approximately 34 million new cases annually by 2050, driven primarily by population growth and aging. In 2024 an estimated 20.9 million people were diagnosed with cancer and 9.8 million died from the disease, with roughly 1 in 5 people expected to develop cancer during their lifetime. The projections underscore the need for expanded prevention, early detection, and treatment infrastructure worldwide.