Key Statistics for Anal Cancer

Anal cancer is fairly rare. It is much less common than cancer of the colon or rectum. The American Cancer Society estimates for anal cancer in the United States for 2025 are:

• About 10,930 new cases (3,560 in men and 7,370 in women)
• About 2,030 deaths (780 in men and 1,250 in women)

The number of new anal cancer cases has been rising for many years. The risk is higher in people with certain risk factors for anal cancer. Anal cancer is rare in people younger than 35 and is found mainly in older adults, with an average age of the early 60s. It is more common in White women and Black men. It is also more common in people with autoimmune disease, on immunosuppressive therapy, and HIV.

The number of people who die from anal cancer each year has been rising, but treatment for anal cancer is often very effective, and many patients with this cancer can be cured. For information on survival, see Survival Rates by Stage of Anal Cancer.

Visit the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics Center for more key statistics.