We’ve collated the latest data for the UK and each of the nations to provide accurate information on the number of strokes, stroke prevalence (the number of living stroke survivors) and stroke as a leading cause of death. This is reviewed regularly to ensure the data is up-to-date. You can see the data sources and definitions used here.
- Stroke strikes every five minutes
- 100,000 people have strokes each year
- There are 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK
Explore our interactive maps and charts to discover up-to-date information about stroke in the UK.
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Stroke prevalence in England
This chart shows the number of living people who have had a stroke or TIA in England, according to their GP practice record.
The country is divided up into areas based on local health services: in England, this is Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
Stroke prevalence in Scotland
This chart shows the number of living people who have had a stroke or TIA in Scotland, according to their GP practice record.
The country is divided up into areas based on local health services: in Scotland, this is NHS Boards.
Stroke prevalence in Wales
This chart shows the number of living people who have had a stroke or TIA in Wales, according to their GP practice record.
The country is divided up into areas based on local health services: in Wales, this is Local Health Boards.
Stroke prevalence in Northern Ireland
This chart shows the number of living people who have had a stroke or TIA in Northern Ireland, according to their GP practice record.
The country is divided up into areas based on local health services: in Northern Ireland, this is Health and Social Care Trusts (HSCTs).
Coming soon: demographic information.
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