Around 10.5 percent of the global adult population suffered from diabetes in 2021 - by the year 2045 this number is expected to rise to over 12 percent. Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, refers to a group of metabolic disorders that result in chronic high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can lead to serious health complications, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and stroke and is now among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide.
It is predicted that diabetes will continue to be a problem in the future. Africa is expected to see a 134 percent increase in the number of diabetics in the region from 2021 to 2045, while North America and the Caribbean are expected to see an increase of 24 percent. In 2045, China is predicted to be the country with the highest number of diabetics worldwide, with the United States accounting for the fourth highest number.
Percentage of diabetics in the global adult population in 2021, 2030, and 2045
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International Diabetes Federation. (November 11, 2021). Percentage of diabetics in the global adult population in 2021, 2030, and 2045 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 26, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/271464/percentage-of-diabetics-worldwide/
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International Diabetes Federation. (2021). Percentage of diabetics in the global adult population in 2021, 2030, and 2045. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 26, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271464/percentage-of-diabetics-worldwide/
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