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    Global Average Diabetes Rate

    Last updated: February 2, 2026

    10.5%

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    The global diabetes prevalence is approximately 10.5% among adults aged 20-79, affecting over 537 million people. Pakistan (30.8%) and Egypt (20.9%) have among the highest rates, while Japan (5.6%) has one of the lowest among developed nations.

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    Source: IDF

    Global Average Diabetes Rate by Country

    Country Value (%) ↓Source
    Pakistan30.8IDF
    Saudi Arabia23.9IDF
    United Arab Emirates16.3IDF
    United States13.2CDC
    Germany11.9RKI
    China11.9IDF
    India11.4IDF
    Brazil10.5IDF
    South Korea8.7KCDC
    Russia7.9IDF
    Australia6.8ABS
    United Kingdom6.4Diabetes UK
    France5.8Santé Publique
    Japan5.6MHLW
    Nigeria3.7IDF

    Why This Average Exists

    Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing global health crises, causing 6.7 million deaths annually and costing over $966 billion in healthcare spending.

    Factors That Affect Global Average Diabetes Rate

    • Obesity rates
    • Diet patterns
    • Physical activity
    • Genetics
    • Urbanization
    • Aging population

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    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2024–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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