Breast cancer screening in the EU: a snapshot
This report provides a snapshot of breast cancer screening rates across the European Union in 2024. It highlights significant disparities between member states, with Nordic countries leading in participation while others lag behind.
Why it matters
Public health data on screening participation is critical for identifying gaps in cancer prevention and improving mortality outcomes across the EU.
Translate Macroeconomics ��|��October 02, 2026 11:00:00, updated Breast cancer screening in the EU: a snapshot � Orion Production/Shutterstock.com Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the EU , and screening and other preventive measures are essential to lowering the impact of the disease and reducing mortality rates.
In 2024 , Denmark (82.1%), Sweden (82.0%) and Finland (81.6%) recorded the highest breast cancer screening rates among women aged 50 to 69 years who had undergone mammography within the previous 2 years. Slovenia (77.8%) and Ireland (71.2%) followed closely.
At the other end of the range, Hungary (27.2%), Cyprus (29.2%), Poland (33.8%), Latvia (38.2%) and Austria (41.3%) had the lowest breast cancer screening rates.
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