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Diabetes Epidemic: India Ranks Second Globally
16 Jan
Summary
- India is second globally with 90 million adults living with diabetes in 2024.
- Globally, 589 million adults have diabetes, projected to reach 853 million by 2050.
- Most diabetes cases are in low- and middle-income countries, expected to rise.
As of 2024, India stands as the second country with the highest number of adults living with diabetes, reporting 90 million cases. China leads with 148 million, and the United States follows with 39 million.
Globally, the International Diabetes Federation reports that 589 million adults, or one in nine, were affected by this metabolic disorder in 2024. Projections indicate a stark increase, with an estimated 853 million adults expected to have diabetes by 2050.
The majority of individuals with diabetes, over 80%, reside in low and middle-income countries. Researchers attribute the escalating numbers to population growth, aging demographics, and increasing urbanization, underscoring the urgent need for global efforts to manage this chronic condition.
