In 2023, Slovenia reported the highest leukemia mortality rate among women, with 9.7 deaths per hundred thousand women, witnessing a slight decrease of 0.41% compared to the previous year. Greece and Estonia followed closely behind, both at 9.6, but while Greece saw an increase of 1.99%, Estonia experienced a notable rise of 7.78%. In contrast, Lithuania (8.9) and Hungary (8.0) reported declines of 2.3% and 3.17%, respectively. The United States and Sweden both stood at 5.8, each showing marginal decreases of 0.34% and 0.68%, respectively.
Countries like Israel and Iceland demonstrated significant variations; Israel's rate rose by 2.53% to 5.1, whereas Iceland's rate dropped by 3.25% to 3.9. South African women had the lowest mortality rate at 2.0, with an increase of 1.03%.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of advancements in medical treatments, early detection programs, and national healthcare policies. Increasing awareness and access to healthcare services may contribute to varying trends across different regions. Continued research and technological innovations could potentially influence leukemia mortality rates globally.
Top countries in Leukemia Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Female Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Women | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 9.7 | 2023 | +2.11% | -0.41% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Greece | 9.6 | 2023 | +3.23% | +1.99% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Estonia | 9.6 | 2023 | 0% | +7.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 9.2 | 2023 | +3.37% | +2.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 9.1 | 2023 | +1.11% | +0.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 8.9 | 2023 | 0% | -2.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 8.6 | 2023 | 0% | -0.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 8 | 2023 | -1.23% | -3.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 7.9 | 2023 | 0% | -0.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 7.7 | 2023 | 0% | +0.26% | View data |
