{"id":15315,"date":"2026-08-19T09:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/?p=15315"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:52:42","slug":"varicose-vein-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/es\/blog\/varicose-vein-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Varicose Vein Statistics for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re struggling with aching, swelling, heaviness, or visible veins in your legs, you\u2019re not alone. The latest varicose vein statistics show that millions of people suffer from vein disease.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, we\u2019re discussing the latest data on varicose vein prevalence, risk factors, genetics, treatment rates, and complications to help you better understand how common vein disease is and when it&#8217;s time to seek care.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If visible veins are causing you pain or discomfort, Delaware Advanced Vein Center provides minimally invasive, cardiologist-led\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/varicose-vein-treatment\/\">varicose vein treatments<\/a>\u00a0to help you walk comfortably and feel\u00a0<em style=\"color: #282828;\">confident\u00a0<\/em>in your legs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ready to walk without pain and show off your legs again?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"post-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/contact\/\">Book Your Consultation<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Varicose Vein Prevalence<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What is the global prevalence of varicose veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\"><strong>Area<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\"><strong>Prevalence of Varicose Veins<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Italy<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">77.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">USA<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">74.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Saudi Arabia<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Egypt<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Japan<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">UK<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Iran<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">New Guinea<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">31.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Taiwan<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">24.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Pakistan<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Germany<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">14.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">China, Shanghai<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">8.39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">Spain, Catalonia<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px 12px;\">5.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of people worldwide have varicose veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Up to 73% of people worldwide have varicose veins.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common are varicose veins in developing countries?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The prevalence of varicose veins in developing countries is estimated at 29%.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of adults in the U.S. have varicose veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>About 23% of adults in the United States suffer from varicose veins.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of adults aged 18 to 64 have varicose veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Varicose veins affect about 33% of the general population between ages 18 and 64, meaning roughly one in three working-age adults may experience this condition.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Varicose Veins by Age and Sex<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Are varicose veins more common in women than men?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. In Western nations, varicose veins are estimated to affect 10%\u201315% of men and 20%\u201325% of women.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of men and women will develop spider or varicose veins in their lifetime?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nearly 80% of men and 85% of women will experience spider veins or varicose veins at some point in their lives.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common are varicose veins after age 50?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Among adults aged 50 and older, around 50% of women and 40% of men are affected by varicose veins.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Does the risk of developing varicose veins increase with age?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Age is a major risk factor for varicose veins, and studies have found that the chance of developing varicose veins doubles after age 65.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Does varicose vein risk increase after age 65?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The risk of developing varicose veins doubles after age 65, with two-year incidence rates estimated at 39.4 to 51.9 cases per 1,000 people.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Varicose Veins by Ethnicity\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How common are varicose veins in Hispanic adults?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A population-based study in San Diego found that varicose veins affected 26% of Hispanic participants.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common are varicose veins in Asian adults?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>According to the same San Diego population-based study, varicose veins affected 18% of Asian participants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Family History and Genetic Risk\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of varicose vein patients have a family history of the condition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nearly 50% of people with varicose veins have a family history of the condition.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How likely is it for a child to have varicose veins when both parents have them?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If both parents have varicose veins, children face a 90% likelihood of developing the condition.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are the chances of a child developing varicose veins if one parent has them?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If one parent has varicose veins, daughters may have a 60% chance of developing the condition, while sons may have a 25% chance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Varicose Vein Risk Factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Are women with higher BMIs more likely to develop varicose veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Women who are moderately overweight, with a BMI between 25 and 29.9, have a 50% higher risk of developing varicose veins compared to women who are not overweight.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Are people who stand a lot at work more likely to develop varicose veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, varicose veins are more common among people who spend long hours on their feet, including store clerks, nurses, doctors, restaurant workers, and manual laborers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How common are varicose veins among healthcare workers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The global prevalence of varicose veins among healthcare workers is 25%.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Varicose Vein Treatment and Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>What percentage of people with varicose veins do not wear compression stockings as recommended?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Among patients with chronic venous disease, including varicose veins, the rate of nonadherence to compression stocking regimens is around 60%.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many adults over 50 get the treatment they need for chronic venous insufficiency?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Approximately 30% of adults over age 50 have chronic venous insufficiency, but fewer than 10% receive appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Complications and Costs of Untreated Varicose Veins<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>How common are leg ulcers in people with varicose veins?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Venous ulceration may occur in up to 5% of people with varicose veins.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How much do US patients pay for venous ulcer treatment per year?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chronic venous ulcerations cost an estimated $3 billion each year in the United States.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How many workdays are lost because of untreated varicose veins every year in the US?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Untreated varicose veins result in an estimated 2 million lost workdays each year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Walk and Sit Comfortably Again with Delaware Advanced Vein Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to keep pushing through aching, swollen, or heavy legs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Anthony Alfieri will identify the source of your vein issues and create a personalized treatment plan to relieve discomfort, improve circulation, and restore your comfort.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Book your consultation today and take the first step toward healthier, pain-free legs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"post-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/delawareadvancedveincenter.com\/contact\/\">Book Your Consultation<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sources\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Muhammad Rahil Aslam. <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9425889\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cGlobal impact and contributing factors in varicose vein disease development.\u201d<\/a> August 25, 2022. PubMed Central.<\/li>\n<li>Gregory Piazza, MD, MS. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/circulationaha.113.008331?__cf_chl_f_tk=jOpl0h4.UC0oCvfPbkB_KPPuMq1CKWxsvzgvwmztI74-1783016358-1.0.1.1-QnhNEGspVLBNIZgLqqHnyBfRw1aEUepb7N.yUaHMYDs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cVaricose Veins.\u201d<\/a> August 12, 2014. AHA\/ASA Journals.<\/li>\n<li>Vein Centre. <a href=\"https:\/\/veinreliever.com\/varicose-vein-statistics-and-what-it-means-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cVaricose Vein Statistics and What It Means for You.\u201d<\/a> October 15, 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Meghal R. Antani. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK470194\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cVaricose Veins.\u201d<\/a> August 8, 2023. National Library of Medicine.<\/li>\n<li>Chicago Vein Institute. <a href=\"https:\/\/chicagoveininstitute.com\/varicose-vein-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cVaricose Vein Statistics and What It Means To You.\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Todd Neff. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/one-in-four-u-s-adults-have-varicose-veins-but-are-they-dangerous\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cVaricose veins are common: One in four U.S. adults has them. But, are they dangerous?\u201d<\/a> September 15, 2025. UCHealth Today.<\/li>\n<li>Qi Fan He. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12912-025-03155-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cGlobal prevalence and risk factors of varicose veins among health care workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.\u201d<\/a> May 16, 2025. Springer Nature Link.<\/li>\n<li>Precision Medical Specialists. <a href=\"https:\/\/precisionmds.com\/2025\/10\/23\/the-hidden-reality-of-varicose-veins-what-23-of-americans-need-to-know-about-modern-treatment-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cThe Hidden Reality of Varicose Veins: What 23% of Americans Need to Know About Modern Treatment Options.\u201d<\/a> October 23, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re struggling with aching, swelling, heaviness, or visible veins in your legs, you\u2019re not alone. 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