Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Estonia
Estonia: Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe was 61.5% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Estonia, 2016–2024
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 Estonia stood at 61.5%. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 47.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Estonia peaked at 61.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 36.0%, in 2017.
That places Estonia 3rd out of 20 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 41.7% | — |
| 2017 | 36.0% | -13.7% |
| 2018 | 50.1% | +39.2% |
| 2019 | 54.1% | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 50.7% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 48.5% | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 54.9% | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 60.4% | +10.0% |
| 2024 | 61.5% | +1.8% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 61.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39.2%, 1.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 61.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.6%, 1.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 45.5% | 36.0% | 54.1% | 4 |
| 2020s | 55.2% | 48.5% | 61.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,416 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -6.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -6.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Estonia?
- Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Estonia was 61.5% 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 Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 61.5% in 2024.
- What is the lowest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.0% in 2017.
- How does Estonia rank for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe?
- Estonia ranks 3rd out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Estonia 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.