Diabetes is a major global health problem and a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, more than 422 million adults are living with diabetes, and this number is projected to increase to 629 million by 2045. The prevalence of diabetes varies significantly from country to country and is most common in some of the world’s most populous countries.
The United States currently has the highest prevalence of diabetes in the world, with an estimated 30.3 million people, or 9.4% of the population, living with diabetes. China is second, with an estimated 114.4 million people, or 11.6% of the population, living with diabetes. India is third, with an estimated 77.7 million people, or 7.8% of the population, living with diabetes.
Other countries with high levels of diabetes include Mexico (25 million people, or 26.3% of the population), Brazil (14 million people, or 8.5% of the population), Indonesia (13.9 million people, or 6.9% of the population), Pakistan (13.7 million people, or 8.7% of the population) and Russia (11.5 million people, or 8.3% of the population).
In addition to the countries mentioned above, diabetes is also common in many other countries around the world, including Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Egypt, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Iran, Turkey, and France.