Lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 in United States
United States: Lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 was 17.57 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
17.57
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
13th
of 111 countries
All-time high
30.07
in 1998
All-time low
4.34
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 in United States, 1950–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States recorded 17.57 for lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 in 2022.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 31.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 in United States peaked at 30.07 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4.34, in 1950.
United States ranks 13th of 111 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4.34 | — |
| 1951 | 4.35 | +0.1% |
| 1952 | 4.52 | +4.0% |
| 1953 | 4.41 | -2.5% |
| 1954 | 4.43 | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 4.58 | +3.5% |
| 1956 | 4.72 | +3.1% |
| 1957 | 4.75 | +0.5% |
| 1958 | 4.95 | +4.3% |
| 1959 | 5.03 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 5.14 | +2.3% |
| 1961 | 5.54 | +7.6% |
| 1962 | 5.77 | +4.2% |
| 1963 | 6.17 | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 6.36 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 6.87 | +8.1% |
| 1966 | 7.36 | +7.1% |
| 1967 | 7.85 | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 8.98 | +14.4% |
| 1969 | 9.56 | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 10.23 | +7.0% |
| 1971 | 10.99 | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 11.83 | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 12.24 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 13.17 | +7.6% |
| 1975 | 13.81 | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 14.85 | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 15.68 | +5.6% |
| 1978 | 16.76 | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 17.43 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 18.77 | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 19.41 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 20.57 | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 21.78 | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 22.33 | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 23.42 | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 24 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 24.91 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 25.87 | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 26.93 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 27.9 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 28.22 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 28.96 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 29.27 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 29.45 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 29.82 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 29.88 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 30.04 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 30.07 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 29.33 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 29.66 | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 29.36 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 29.63 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 29.36 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 29.04 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 28.68 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 28.33 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 28.11 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 27.65 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 27.2 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 26.54 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 25.81 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 25.49 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 24.83 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 24.29 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 23.37 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 22.13 | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 21.3 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 20.37 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 19.44 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 18.56 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 18.1 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 17.57 | -2.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 17.57 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.34, 1.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.61 | 4.34 | 5.03 | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.96 | 5.14 | 9.56 | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.7 | 10.23 | 17.43 | 10 |
| 1980s | 22.8 | 18.77 | 26.93 | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.29 | 27.9 | 30.07 | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.7 | 27.2 | 29.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.36 | 19.44 | 26.54 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.07 | 17.57 | 18.56 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 in United States?
- Lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 in United States was 17.57 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 30.07 in 1998.
- What is the lowest lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.34 in 1950.
- How does United States rank for lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002?
- United States ranks 13th out of 111 countries with data for 2022.
- Is lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002 rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Lung cancer deaths per 100000 by sex 1950 2002. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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