Dengue Worldwide

Dengue can affect millions of people around the world every year and cases are increasing dramatically.

Population growth, urbanization, increased travel, climate change, and failing control measures can all cause the dengue virus to spread.

The World Health Organization estimates that 3.9 billion people are at risk of catching dengue, globally. That’s 50% of the world’s population.

Dengue can affect millions of people around the world every year, and cases are increasing dramatically.

One projection estimates that more than six billion people (60% of the world’s population) could be at risk of dengue infection by 2080.

Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne disease in the world, with 30 times as many cases seen today compared to 50 years ago.

Dengue cases are increasing because of human activity.