Australia and New Zealand have the highest skin melanoma incidence rates globally

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Is it true that Australia and New Zealand have the highest skin melanoma incidence rates globally?

Yes. Australia and New Zealand consistently record the highest skin melanoma incidence rates globally, largely driven by high UV exposure and fair-skinned populations.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Aug 2026

The analysis

The retrieved epidemiological literature consistently identifies Australia and New Zealand as having among the highest melanoma incidence rates in the world, supported by direct findings and comparative analyses on UV-related health outcomes.

Evidence for · 2

Global trends in cutaneous malignant melanoma incidence and mortality

2024

This study notes that Australia and New Zealand, alongside Northern Europe, report among the highest rates globally.

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Pinto, G. D., Mignozzi, S., Vecchia, C. L., Levi, F., Negri, E., & Santucci, C. (2024). Global trends in cutaneous malignant melanoma incidence and mortality. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/cmr.0000000000000959

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Effects of Ozone-Depleting Substances on Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer Rates in Australia and the United States of America.

2026

This study acknowledges Australia's substantially higher incidence and mortality rates for UV-related maladies compared to other regions like the United States.

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J, L., Z, H., J, K., K, K., S, H., R, L., CM, T., & S, M. (2026). Effects of Ozone-Depleting Substances on Ultraviolet Radiation and Skin Cancer Rates in Australia and the United States of America.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024gh001283

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