Portugal had the highest prevalence of diabetes in Europe among their adult population, with **** percent living with diabetes; as of 2024, Croatia followed with the second-highest share at **** percent. Conversely, Ireland was the country with the lowest prevalence of diabetes in Europe at *** ±è±ð°ù³¦±ð²Ô³Ù.Ìý
Diabetes-related deaths
The highest number of diabetes-related deaths in Europe, at almost *, was recorded in Germany in 2024. Italy and France followed, with roughly **and * deaths, respectively.
Diabetes risk factors in Europe
One of the major contributing factors to type 2 diabetes is being overweight or obese. As of 2022, Greece had the highest share of overweight population across Europe, with percent. The lack of sports and exercise is also another risk factor. As of 2022, Portugal was the European country with the highest share of people never exercising or engaging in sports, with ** percent.
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International Diabetes Federation. (December 15, 2025). Prevalence of diabetes in adult population in Europe 2024, by country [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1081006/prevalence-of-diabetes-in-europe/
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Prevalence of diabetes in adult population in Europe 2024, by country [Graph], International Diabetes Federation, December 15, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1081006/prevalence-of-diabetes-in-europe/
