For men, it is estimated there will be 1.9 million new cancer cases in 2040, compared to 1.5 million for women.

There are also marked differences in the impact which population ageing will have on different European countries, which is tied to the differences in the projected speed of demographic change between countries. This ranges from an estimated increase in new cancer cases of 2% in Bulgaria, up to 65% in Ireland, as reported in the European Cancer Information System managed by the JRC.

ECIS provides the latest information on indicators that quantify cancer burden across Europe. It permits the exploration of geographical patterns and temporal trends of incidence, mortality and survival data across Europe for the major cancer entities.

The purpose of the web application is to support research as well as public health decision-making in the field of cancer and to serve as a point of reference and information for European citizens.