In 2023, the neoplasm mortality rate in Canada stood at 194.7 deaths per hundred thousand persons. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady decline in mortality rates, decreasing from 191.9 in 2024 to 181.2 in 2028. The year-on-year decrease is consistent at approximately 1.5% to 1.7%. Over five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects an average annual decrease of about 1.8%.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in medical technology and cancer treatment, which might accelerate the decline in mortality rates. Moreover, public health initiatives focusing on early detection and healthy lifestyle promotion are pivotal in continuing this downward trend.
