Diabetes facts and figures show the growing global burden
for individuals, families, and countries.
- The IDF Diabetes Atlas (2021) reports that 10.5% of the adult population (20-79 years) has diabetes, with almost half unaware that they are living with the condition
- By 2045, IDF projections show that 1 in 8 adults, approximately 783 million, will be living with diabetes, an increase of 46%.
- Over 90% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, which is driven by socio-economic, demographic, environmental, and genetic factors.
Diabettes Around The World In 2021
537 million
Approximately 537 million adults (20-79 years) are living with diabetes
643 million by 2030
the total number of pepole living with diabetes is projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 and 783 nillion by 2045
3 in 4
3 in 4 adults with diabetes live in low-and middle-income countries
350M
adults predicted to have diabetes by 2030
96M
pepole living with undiagnosed diabetes
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