Cancer in Tasmania
Cancer statistics for Tasmania (TAS), including trends, comparisons, and detailed data tables.
55.6
Tasmania Average
268.9
National Average
-213.3
vs National
Summary
Tasmania health indicators are compared against national averages where data is available.
Data shows a strong upward trend, increasing by approximately 54.3 per year (R²=0.87).
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3,270 | — |
| 2010 | 3,306 | +36 |
| 2011 | 3,203 | -103 |
| 2012 | 3,233 | +30 |
| 2013 | 3,307 | +74 |
| 2014 | 3,337 | +30 |
| 2015 | 3,409 | +72 |
| 2016 | 3,489 | +80 |
| 2017 | 3,587 | +98 |
| 2018 | 3,564 | -23 |
| 2019 | 3,753 | +189 |
| 2020 | 3,707 | -46 |
| 2021 | 3,933 | +226 |
Top Cancer Types in Tasmania
| Cancer Type | Cases |
|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 744 |
| Breast cancer | 466 |
| Colorectal cancer | 420 |
| Melanoma of the skin | 390 |
| Lung cancer | 384 |
| Colon cancer | 289 |
| Lymphoma | 164 |
| Head and neck cancer (including lip) | 154 |
| Non-Hodgkin lymphoma | 150 |
| Gynaecological cancers | 145 |
Cancer in Other States
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