Colon and rectum cancer death rate in Austria

Austria: Colon and rectum cancer death rate was 9.34 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
9.34
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
58th
of 110 countries
All-time high
23.31
in 1975
All-time low
8.88
in 2022
Years of data
69
1955–2023

Colon and rectum cancer death rate in Austria, 1955–2023

0510152025195519892023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for colon and rectum cancer death rate in Austria is 9.34, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, colon and rectum cancer death rate in Austria peaked at 23.31 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 8.88, in 2022.

That places Austria 58th out of 110 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 69 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 19.11 17.61 20.63 5
1960s 19.41 17.98 21.15 10
1970s 22.63 21.79 23.31 10
1980s 21 20.18 21.62 10
1990s 19.56 17.75 20.94 10
2000s 14.91 12.36 16.98 10
2010s 10.95 9.89 12.06 10
2020s 9.42 8.88 9.89 4

Countries ranked near Austria

  1. 55 Philippines 9.72 compare
  2. 56 Grenada 9.56 compare
  3. 57 Montenegro 9.35 compare
  4. 59 Greece 9.29 compare
  5. 60 Armenia 9.12 compare
  6. 61 United States 8.87 compare

See the full ranking of 111 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is colon and rectum cancer death rate in Austria?
Colon and rectum cancer death rate in Austria was 9.34 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest colon and rectum cancer death rate recorded in Austria?
The highest recorded value was 23.31 in 1975.
What is the lowest colon and rectum cancer death rate recorded in Austria?
The lowest recorded value was 8.88 in 2022.
How does Austria rank for colon and rectum cancer death rate?
Austria ranks 58th out of 110 countries with data for 2023.
Is colon and rectum cancer death rate rising or falling in Austria?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Austria data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Colon and rectum cancer death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Colon and rectum cancer death rate
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
111 places, 4,883 data points, 1950–2023
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