Blood donation distribution vs population distribution worldwide in 2018, by region

Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 26, 2024

In 2018, it was estimated that Europe accounted for 26 percent of blood donations worldwide, although Europe represents only 12 percent of the world population. This statistic shows the distribution of blood donations worldwide compared to population distribution in 2018, by region. 

Distribution of blood donations worldwide compared to population distribution in 2018, by region

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Release date

June 2022

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2018

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Data from 171 countries

Supplementary notes

"These donations were collected from all types of blood donors: voluntary non-remunerated, family or replacement, and paid."

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