Please note that this page contains data on pancreatic cancer survival. These are general statistics for large groups of people, they can’t tell you what will happen in your own case or that of a loved one.
Incidence
Pancreatic Cancer is the 8th most common cancer in Australia. In 2024, it is estimated that 4,641 people will be diagnosed.
Total amount of cases broken down intro gender
2,414.000 Males
2,227.000 Females
Survival
13.000 %
Chance of surviving at least 5 years
In 2015–2019, individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer had a 13% chance of surviving for five years. Between 1990–1994 and 2015–2019, five-year relative survival for pancreatic cancer increased from 3.7% to 13%.
Mortality
In 2024, it is estimated 3,902 people will die from pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer is the 3rd biggest cancer killer in Australia in 2024.
Data sourced from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, updated in January 2025