Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Czechia
Czechia: Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe was 31.1% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Czechia, 2011–2024
Source: Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Czechia stood at 31.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Czechia peaked at 32.5% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 24.4%, in 2011.
Czechia ranks 14th of 20 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Czechia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 24.4% | — |
| 2012 | 25.3% | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 26.3% | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 30.8% | +17.1% |
| 2015 | 32.5% | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 30.7% | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 30.2% | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 30.1% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 30.0% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 27.2% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 26.9% | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 28.6% | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 30.0% | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 31.1% | +3.7% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 31.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39.2%, 79% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 31.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 46.6%, 67% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28.9% | 24.4% | 32.5% | 9 |
| 2020s | 28.8% | 26.9% | 31.1% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Czechia?
- Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Czechia was 31.1% in 2024, according to Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 32.5% in 2015.
- What is the lowest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.4% in 2011.
- How does Czechia rank for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe?
- Czechia ranks 14th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Czechia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Share of people aged 50 to 74 years who have been screened for colon and rectum cancer within the previous 2 years.