China had about 35.5 million elderly people with diabetes in 2019, by far the highest number of any country.
According to the projection, the figure would very likely double by 2045. In 2019, India and the United States were another two countries with the highest number of diabetes in the world.
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International Diabetes Federation. (November 13, 2019). Estimated number of adults aged above 65 years with diabetes mellitus in China in 2017 and 2019 with forecasts until 2045 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1118095/china-elderly-population-with-diabetes/
International Diabetes Federation. "Estimated number of adults aged above 65 years with diabetes mellitus in China in 2017 and 2019 with forecasts until 2045 (in millions)." Chart. November 13, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1118095/china-elderly-population-with-diabetes/
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International Diabetes Federation. "Estimated Number of Adults Aged above 65 Years with Diabetes Mellitus in China in 2017 and 2019 with Forecasts until 2045 (in Millions)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 13 Nov 2019, /statistics/1118095/china-elderly-population-with-diabetes/
International Diabetes Federation, Estimated number of adults aged above 65 years with diabetes mellitus in China in 2017 and 2019 with forecasts until 2045 (in millions) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1118095/china-elderly-population-with-diabetes/ (last visited July 25, 2026)
Estimated number of adults aged above 65 years with diabetes mellitus in China in 2017 and 2019 with forecasts until 2045 (in millions) [Graph], International Diabetes Federation, November 13, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1118095/china-elderly-population-with-diabetes/
