Number of COPD cases worldwide in 2020 and projections to 2050

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John Elflein,
Sep 30, 2024

In 2020, it was estimated that around 479.86 million people worldwide had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Over the coming decades, the number of COPD cases is expected to increase, reaching almost 591.6 million by 2050. This statistic shows the number of COPD cases worldwide in 2020 and projections to 2050.

Number of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cases worldwide in 2020 and projections to 2050

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Release date

December 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

As of December 2023

Age group

25 years and older

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