Pancreatic cancer statistics in Australia
Last updated October 2026
Data sourced from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Please note that this page contains data on pancreatic cancer survival. These are general statistics for large groups of people, so they can’t tell you what will happen in your own case or that of a loved one.
Incidence: how common is pancreatic cancer in Australia?
Pancreatic cancer is the 8th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. An estimated 4,825 Australians will be diagnosed in 2025: 2,516 males and 2,309 females.
The incidence of pancreatic cancer has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
Total amount of cases broken down into gender
2,516 Males
2,309 Females
It touches more lives than many people realise. One in four Australians know someone affected by pancreatic cancer.
Survival: what is the pancreatic cancer survival rate in Australia?
Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest common cancers.
14.000 %
Chance of surviving at least 5 years
In 2017-2021, individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer had a 14% chance of surviving for five years.
Just over 1 in 5 (22%) survived 2 years after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Just over 1 in 3 (37%) survived one year after a diagnosis of pancreaetic cancer.
Mortality: how many people die from pancreatic cancer in Australia?
Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death. An estimated 4,039 Australians will die from pancreatic cancer in 2025.
Thirty years ago, survival rates for breast cancer and prostate cancer were low. Investment in research changed that. We want to see the same progress for pancreatic cancer, and our mission is clear: to triple survival rates by 2030.
Support for you
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Data sourced from July 2026 Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
* Spectrum Thinkers Survey 2025