The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been rising in recent years. Its global incidence and prevalence vary based on regional and ethnic factors, socioeconomic conditions, age, and gender. Worldwide, the number of cases is generally higher in females than in males, although the age-standardized prevalence rate is similar for both genders. In terms of mortality, an increase has been observed among IBD patients over the past 30 years. Although the mortality burden remains low, the non-mortal burden of IBD has continued to rise. Projections for the next 25 years indicate that the prevalence of IBD will increase across all regions of Asia except South Asia.