Which Countries Recorded the Highest Number of Patients with Diabetes in 2024?

During 2024, China topped the list of countries with the highest number of people with type 1 or 2 diabetes, with more than 148 million people affected, according to the Diabetes Atlas. While leading in absolute terms, Pakistan recorded the highest prevalence globally, with more than 30% of its population living with this disease. The same report indicated that 11.1% of the world population suffers from diabetes, with more than 588 million adult…