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In 2024, India had 90 million adults with diabetes, the second-highest globally after China.
In 2024, India had 90 million adults living with diabetes, the second-highest number globally after China’s 148 million, according to a study in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.
The International Diabetes Federation’s 11th Diabetes Atlas, based on 246 studies, found 589 million adults aged 20–79 had diabetes worldwide—over 11% of the adult population—with projections rising to 853 million by 2050.
Most cases are in low- and middle-income countries, which accounted for 81% of global cases in 2024 and are expected to see over 95% of the increase.
Factors include aging, urbanization, and population growth.
Prevalence is highest among men, adults aged 75–79, and urban residents, with middle-income nations having the highest rates.
Researchers call for stronger global action, especially in data-limited regions.
En 2024, la India tenía 90 millones de adultos con diabetes, la segunda mayor cantidad a nivel mundial después de China.