Western Pacific
In the Western Pacific region, 1 in 8 adults (206 million) currently live with diabetes.
This number is projected to rise to 238 million by 2030 and 260 million by 2045. Alarmingly, over half of these individuals are unaware of their condition.
In 2021, diabetes caused 2.3 million deaths and resulted in healthcare costs totaling USD 241 billion.
South-East Asia
In South-East Asia, 1 in 11 adults (90 million) are living with diabetes, with this number projected to rise to 113 million by 2030 and 151 million by 2045.
Over half of these individuals are undiagnosed. In 2021, diabetes caused 747,000 deaths and incurred healthcare costs of USD 10 billion.
