The number of new melanoma cases diagnosed in 2025 will increase by 5.9%, according to the American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2025 data.

The Skin Cancer Foundation updated its Skin Cancer Facts & Statistics, following the release of new data,

An estimated 212,200 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2025. Of those: 107,240 cases will be in situ, confined to the epidermis, and 104,960 cases will be invasive, penetrating the dermis. Of the invasive cases, 60,550 will be men and 44,410 will be women.

 In the past decade (2015 – 2025), the number of new invasive melanoma cases diagnosed annually increased by 42 percent. The number of melanoma deaths is expected to increase by 1.7 percent in 2025. An estimated 8,430 people will die of melanoma in 2025. Of that number, 5,470 will be men and 2,960 will be women.

The Skin Cancer Foundation estimates that the total number of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) diagnosed annually in the U.S. is 5.4 million.

Why the Rise? 

The Skin Cancer Foundation warns of several cultural trends that might contribute to the continued rise of skin cancer cases, including:

• Claims made on social media, not backed by medical science, that encourage unprotected sun exposure.
• Lack of awareness or, potentially, health-care access among specific demographics regarding their risks for developing skin cancer — including people with skin of color and men.
• Lack of sun protection support for outdoor workers.