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 2025, it is estimated that 4,825 people were diagnosed.
The incidence of pancreatic cancer has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
Total amount of cases broken down intro gender
2,516 Males
2,309 Females
Survival
13.000 %
Chance of surviving at least 5 years
In 2017-2021, individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer had a 13.5% chance of surviving for five years. This is only a 0.5% increase since 2012-2016.
Mortality
In 2025, it is estimated that 4,039 people may 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 October 2025.
* Spectrum Thinkers Survey 2025