Pancreatic cancer statistics

The statistics highlight the problem of pancreatic cancer. We believe they are unacceptable, which is why we have made it our mission to drastically improve survival rates and quality of life for people impacted by pancreatic cancer. Read more about our approach to tackling pancreatic cancer.

• Pancreatic cancer is projected to be the 4th biggest cancer killer in Australia in 2023 (1).
• In 2023, it is estimated 3,669 people will die from pancreatic cancer in Australia (1).
• In 2023, it is estimated 4,506 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (1).
• In 2023, it is estimated pancreatic cancer will be the 8^th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia (1).
• The Australian five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is 12.5% (1).
• Only 3 out of 10 people (36.4%) will survive one year after diagnosis of pancreatic cancer (1).

References

1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2023, Cancer data in Australia, web report update 31 August 2023, viewed 4 September 2023, https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-australia