Günther Sidl· S&D

Nuanced

2.7 million new cancer cases occur every year in Europe

Omissions

• The figure of 2.7 million refers specifically to the EU Member States (EU-27), not the whole of Europe. The geographic scope 'Europe' is broader and includes non-EU countries, which would increase the total number.
• The 2.7 million figure represents data for 2024 according to JRC estimates.
• The figure shows a decreasing trend (-1.7% compared with 2022), which provides important context about cancer incidence trajectory.

Sources

• PrimaryJoint Research Centre (JRC) - European Commission2.7 million new cancer cases in 2024 in the EU Member States, representing a 1.7% decrease compared with 2022
• PrimaryEurostat - Cancer StatisticsCancer was the second leading cause of death in the EU, with 1.1 million deaths in 2021 (21.6% of total deaths)