Table 2.
Estimated global population of glaucoma.
| Continent | Population over 40 years old in 2020 (million) | Estimated POAG cases (million, 95% CI) | Distribution of POAG cases (continent/world) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 266.91 | 10.68 (6.94–16.28) | 15.58% |
| Asia | 1756.85 | 36.89 (31.62–43.92) | 53.81% |
| Europe | 400.34 | 9.21 (6.01–14.01) | 13.43% |
| S. America | 162.7 | 3.90 (2.93–5.40) | 5.69% |
| N. America | 177.68 | 6.04 (3.91–9.42) | 8.81% |
| Oceania | 17.38 | 0.31 (0.26–0.40) | 0.45% |
| World | 2856.52 | 68.56 (59.99–79.98) |
POAG primary open-angle glaucoma, S. America South America, N. America North America.