Projected prevalence of COPD worldwide in 2050, by region

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John Elflein,
Sep 30, 2024

It is predicted that in 2050 around 15 percent of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa will have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), making it the region with the highest prevalence of COPD worldwide. This statistic illustrates the projected prevalence rate of COPD worldwide in 2050, by region.

Projected prevalence rate of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worldwide in 2050, by region

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Release date

December 2023

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

as of 2023

Age group

25 years and older

Special properties

age-standardized

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