Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Germany
Germany: Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe was 15.0% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Germany, 2008–2019
Source: Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Germany is 15.0%, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Germany peaked at 20.3% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 15.0%, in 2019.
That places Germany 19th out of 20 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Germany, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20.3% | — |
| 2009 | 19.8% | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 18.0% | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 18.1% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 16.8% | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 15.6% | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 17.5% | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 16.3% | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 15.7% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 15.8% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 15.0% | -5.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 15.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39.2%, 38% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Germany's 15.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 46.6%, 32% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.1% | 19.8% | 20.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.6% | 15.0% | 18.1% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More health data for Germany
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,164 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 368 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % 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 Germany?
- Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Germany was 15.0% in 2019, 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 20.3% in 2008.
- What is the lowest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.0% in 2019.
- How does Germany rank for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe?
- Germany ranks 19th out of 20 countries with data for 2019.
- Is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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.