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Key Statistics for Penile Cancer
Learn about key statistics for penile cancer, including how common it is, who is most affected, and the outlook for those with a diagnosis.
How common is penile cancer?
The American Cancer Society estimates for penile cancer in the United States for 2025 are:
- About 2,190 new penile cancers diagnosed
- About 510 deaths from penile cancer
In the United States, it's diagnosed in fewer than 1 man in 100,000 each year, and it accounts for fewer than 1% of cancers.
Who is most affected by penile cancer?
While it is rare overall, penile cancer becomes more common as men get older. The average age at the time of diagnosis is about 60 years.
Cancer of the penis is rare in North America and Europe. Penile cancer is much more common in some parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.
What is the outlook for those with penile cancer?
For statistics related to survival, see Survival Rates for Penile Cancer.
Visit the American Cancer Society’s for more key statistics.
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Developed by the American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team with medical review and contribution by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
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Last Revised: September 8, 2025
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