Key Statistics for Hodgkin Lymphoma
The American Cancer Society’s estimates for Hodgkin lymphoma in the United States for 2023 are:
- About 8,830 new cases (4,850 in males and 3,980 in females)
- About 900 deaths (540 males and 360 females)
Both children and adults can develop Hodgkin lymphoma, but it's most common in early adulthood (especially in a person’s 20s). The risk of Hodgkin lymphoma rises again in late adulthood (after age 55). Overall, the average age of people when they are diagnosed is 39.
Hodgkin lymphoma is rare in children younger than 5 years old. But it's the most common cancer diagnosed in adolescents ages 15 to 19 years.
Incidence rates have declined by about 1% per year for Hodgkin lymphoma since the mid-2000s. Survival rates have improved in the past few decades, largely due to advances in treatment. The 5-year relative survival rate for all patients diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is now about 89%. Certain factors such as the stage (extent) of Hodgkin lymphoma and a person’s age affect these rates. For more, see Survival Rates for Hodgkin Lymphoma by Stage.
Visit the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics Center for more key statistics.
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Last Revised: January 12, 2023
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