Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Philippines
Philippines: Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases was 14.35 per 100,000 women in 2017. ▼ Falling
Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Philippines, 1983–2017
Source: Global Cancer Observatory (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in per 100,000 women.
Analysis
In 2017, reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Philippines stood at 14.35 per 100,000 women.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Philippines peaked at 29.78 per 100,000 women in 1984 and was at its lowest, 13.86 per 100,000 women, in 2012.
That places Philippines 5th out of 46 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Philippines, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 women | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 24.11 per 100,000 women | — |
| 1984 | 29.78 per 100,000 women | +23.5% |
| 1985 | 27.16 per 100,000 women | -8.8% |
| 1986 | 26.25 per 100,000 women | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 24.67 per 100,000 women | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 20.06 per 100,000 women | -18.7% |
| 1989 | 24.1 per 100,000 women | +20.1% |
| 1990 | 22.32 per 100,000 women | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 21.99 per 100,000 women | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 24.56 per 100,000 women | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 24.08 per 100,000 women | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 24.27 per 100,000 women | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 22.93 per 100,000 women | -5.5% |
| 1996 | 21.92 per 100,000 women | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 21.67 per 100,000 women | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 22.29 per 100,000 women | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 21.56 per 100,000 women | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 17.68 per 100,000 women | -18.0% |
| 2001 | 19.3 per 100,000 women | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 18.13 per 100,000 women | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 18.67 per 100,000 women | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 18.51 per 100,000 women | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 16.01 per 100,000 women | -13.5% |
| 2006 | 16.85 per 100,000 women | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 15.33 per 100,000 women | -9.0% |
| 2008 | 18.28 per 100,000 women | +19.2% |
| 2009 | 15.56 per 100,000 women | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 14.72 per 100,000 women | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 14.46 per 100,000 women | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 13.86 per 100,000 women | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 14.11 per 100,000 women | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 14 per 100,000 women | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 14.29 per 100,000 women | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 15.06 per 100,000 women | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 14.35 per 100,000 women | -4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25.16 per 100,000 women | 20.06 per 100,000 women | 29.78 per 100,000 women | 7 |
| 1990s | 22.76 per 100,000 women | 21.56 per 100,000 women | 24.56 per 100,000 women | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.43 per 100,000 women | 15.33 per 100,000 women | 19.3 per 100,000 women | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.36 per 100,000 women | 13.86 per 100,000 women | 15.06 per 100,000 women | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Philippines?
- Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases in Philippines was 14.35 per 100,000 women in 2017, according to Global Cancer Observatory (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported rate of new cervical cancer cases recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 29.78 per 100,000 women in 1984.
- What is the lowest reported rate of new cervical cancer cases recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.86 per 100,000 women in 2012.
- How does Philippines rank for reported rate of new cervical cancer cases?
- Philippines ranks 5th out of 46 countries with data for 2017.
- Is reported rate of new cervical cancer cases rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from Global Cancer Observatory (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported rate of new cervical cancer cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported number of new cervical cancer cases per 100,000 women, based on data from cancer registries. Comparisons may be affected by differences in measurement, including screening and diagnosis.