In 1990, the incidence rate of diabetes mellitus in high-income countries was around 190 per 100,000 population. By 2019, the incidence rate of diabetes mellitus in high-income countries had increased to 278 per 100,000 population. Diabetes is among the leading ten causes of death worldwide.
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Incidence rate of diabetes mellitus worldwide from 1990 to 2019, by region
(per 100,000 population)
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Scientific Reports. (December 10, 2024). Incidence rate of diabetes mellitus worldwide from 1990 to 2019, by region (per 100,000 population) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 08, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1548596/diabetes-mellitus-global-incidence-rate-by-region/
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Incidence rate of diabetes mellitus worldwide from 1990 to 2019, by region (per 100,000 population) [Graph], Scientific Reports, December 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1548596/diabetes-mellitus-global-incidence-rate-by-region/