Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in Canada. According to the latest available Canadian Cancer Society estimates:
Incidence is the number of new cases of a particular type of cancer diagnosed each year. Because confirmed national statistics take time to compile, current-year figures are projected estimates.
Estimated new cases of colorectal cancer in Canada, 2026
| Total | 25,300 |
|---|---|
| Men | 14,100 |
| Women | 11,200 |
Mortality is the number of deaths caused by a particular type of cancer each year. Because confirmed national statistics take time to compile, current-year figures are projected estimates.
Estimated colorectal cancer deaths in Canada, 2026
| Total | 9,200 |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,900 |
| Women | 4,300 |