As of 2024, Latvia leads in breast cancer mortality rates with 44.2 deaths per hundred thousand women, followed by Germany and Hungary, while South Korea records the lowest at 11.2. European countries notably rank higher, whereas North and South America show varied results, with the United States at 25.2 and Colombia significantly lower at 15.6. Noteworthy year-on-year variations include increases in Latvia and Portugal, contrasted by declines in countries like Croatia and Switzerland. Over a five-year trend, countries such as South Korea, Peru, and Mexico show upward movements, reflecting regional disparities in healthcare effectiveness and lifestyle factors.
Anticipated future trends suggest a need to monitor advancements in healthcare systems, access to early detection technologies, and lifestyle changes, especially in developing regions showing rapid increases. Continual improvements in treatment modalities are critical in reducing these mortality rates globally.
Top countries in Female Breast Malignant Neoplasms Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Female Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Women | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Latvia | 44.2 | 2023 | +1.14% | +1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 43.9 | 2023 | 0% | -0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 42.9 | 2023 | +0.23% | +0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovenia | 41.7 | 2023 | +0.24% | -1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 41.4 | 2023 | +0.98% | +1.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 39.1 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 37.9 | 2023 | +1.07% | +2.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 37.2 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 36.5 | 2023 | +0.55% | +1.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 36.5 | 2023 | -0.82% | -0.91% | View data |