Melanoma cases are predicted to increase 50 per cent by 2040. 

Scientists have investigated the burden of cutaneous melanoma around the world in 2020, and say 325,000 new melanoma cases and 57,000 deaths occurred in 2020. 

Rates were highest in Australia and New Zealand, followed by Western Europe, North America and Northern Europe. Melanoma was rare in most African and Asian countries, the scientists say. The highest rates of death from melanoma were seen in New Zealand. 

Based on the rates in 2020, the authors estimate the burden from melanoma will increase to 510,000 new cases (a roughly 50 per cent increase) and to 96,000 deaths (a 68 per cent increase) by 2040.

The study is accessible here.