Uterine cancer statistics
The statistics on this page incorporate endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma and other cancers of the womb
The following material has been sourced from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Uterine cancer incorporates ICD-10 cancer codes C54 (Malignant neoplasm of corpus uteri) and C55 (Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified). The statistics on this page incorporate endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma and other cancers of the womb. Statistics for uterine sarcoma are not reported separately. Endometrial cancer accounts for around 90-95 per cent of uterine cancer diagnoses.
Estimated number of new cases of uterine cancer diagnosed in 2021![](/sites/default/files/statistics/2019_female_icon.png)
3,267 females
Estimated % of all new female cases of cancer diagnosed in 2021![](/sites/default/files/statistics/2019_estimated_percentage_of_all_new_cancer_cases.png)
4.6%
Estimated number of deaths from uterine cancer in 2021![](/sites/default/files/statistics/2019_female_icon.png)
662 females
Estimated % of all female deaths from cancer in 2021![](/sites/default/files/statistics/2019_estimated_percentage_of_all_deaths.png)
3.1%
Chance of surviving at least 5 years (2013–2017)![](/sites/default/files/statistics/2019_chance_of_surviving_more_than_5_years.png)
84%
Females living with uterine cancer at the end of 2016 (diagnosed in the 5 year period 2012 to 2016)![](/sites/default/files/statistics/2019_people_living_with_cancer.png)
11,144
New cases
In 2017 Uterine cancer was the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in females. It is estimated that it will remain the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer among females in 2021.
In 2017, there were 2,802 new cases of uterine cancer diagnosed in Australia. In 2021, it is estimated that 3,267 new cases of uterine cancer will be diagnosed in Australia. In 2021, it is estimated that a female has a 1 in 44 (or 2.3%) risk of being diagnosed with uterine cancer by the age of 85.
Figure 1. Estimated cancer incidence in Australia among females, 2021
Notes
- Data sourced from AIHW Cancer Data in Australia 2021 web report and supplementary data tables
- More information about incidence rates for the most common cancers diagnosed can be found on the NCCI website in the ‘Cancer incidence’ section (https://ncci.canceraustralia.gov.au/diagnosis/cancer-incidence/cancer-incidence)
In 2017, the age-standardised incidence rate was 19 cases per 100,000 females). In 2021, it is estimated that the age-standardised incidence rate will increase to 20 cases per 100,000 females). The incidence rate for uterine cancer is expected to increase with age, peaking at age group 65–69 years and then decreasing.
Figure 2. Age-standardised incidence rates for uterine cancer, 1982 to 2017
Notes
- Data sourced from AIHW Cancer Data in Australia 2021 web report and supplementary data tables
- More information about incidence rates for uterine cancer over time, by age, Indigenous status, remoteness, and socioeconomic status (SES) can be found on the NCCI website in the ‘Cancer incidence’ section (https://ncci.canceraustralia.gov.au/diagnosis/cancer-incidence/cancer-incidence)
The number of new cases of uterine cancer diagnosed increased from 942 in 1982 to 2,802 in 2017. Over the same period, the age-standardised incidence rate increased from 14 cases per 100,000 females in 1982 to 19 cases per 100,000 in 2017.
Deaths
In 2019, uterine cancer was the ninth most common cause of cancer death in Australia. It is estimated that it will remain the ninth most common cause of death from cancer in 2021.
In 2019, there were 640 deaths from uterine cancer in Australia. In 2021, it is estimated that there will be 662 deaths. In 2021, it is estimated that a female has a 1 in 226 (or 0.44%) risk of dying from uterine cancer by the age of 85.
Figure 3. Estimated cancer mortality in Australia among females, 2021
Notes
- Data sourced from AIHW Cancer Data in Australia 2021 web report and supplementary data tables
- More information about mortality rates for the most common causes of cancer death can be found on the NCCI website in the ‘Cancer mortality’ section (https://ncci.canceraustralia.gov.au/outcomes/cancer-mortality/cancer-mortality)
In 2019, the age-standardised mortality rate was 3.9 deaths per 100,000 females. In 2021, it is estimated that the age-standardised mortality rate will be 3.8 deaths per 100,000 females. The mortality rate for uterine cancer is expected to increase with age.
Figure 4. Age-standardised mortality rates for uterine cancer, 1982 to 2019
Notes
- Data sourced from AIHW Cancer Data in Australia 2021 web report and supplementary data tables
- More information about mortality rates for uterine cancer over time, by age, sex, Indigenous status, remoteness, and socioeconomic status (SES) can be found on the NCCI website in the ‘Cancer mortality’ section (https://ncci.canceraustralia.gov.au/outcomes/cancer-mortality/cancer-mortality)
The number of deaths from uterine cancer increased from 222 in 1982 to 640 in 2019. Over the same period, the age-standardised mortality rate was 3.3 deaths per 100,000 females in 1982 and 3.9 deaths per 100,000 in 2019.
Survival
In 2013–2017, females diagnosed with uterine cancer had an 84% chance of surviving for five years compared to their counterparts in the general Australian population. Between 1988–1992 and 2013–2017, five-year relative survival for uterine cancer improved from 78% to 84%.
Figure 5. 5-year relative survival for uterine cancer, 1988–1992 to 2013–2017
Notes
- Data sourced from AIHW Cancer Data in Australia 2021 web report and supplementary data tables
- More information about 5-year relative survival rates for uterine cancer over time, by age, sex, Indigenous status, remoteness, and socioeconomic status (SES) can be found on the NCCI website in the ‘Relative survival rate’ section (https://ncci.canceraustralia.gov.au/outcomes/relative-survival-rate/5-year-relative-survival)
Prevalence
At the end of 2016, there were 2,646 people living who had been diagnosed with uterine cancer that year, 11,144 people living who had been diagnosed with uterine cancer in the previous 5 years (from 2012 to 2016) and 32,175 people living who had been diagnosed with uterine cancer in the previous 35 years (from 1982 to 2016).
For more information, see Uterine cancer on the NCCI website
The National Cancer Control Indicators (NCCI) are a set of indicators across the continuum of cancer care, from Prevention and Screening through to Diagnosis, Treatment, Psychosocial care, Research and Outcomes. The NCCI website allows users to see visual representations of data on each indicator through interactive charts.