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Lip and oral cancer are one of the most frequent types of cancers in the world. Cultural habits and ethnic variations may influence the epidemiologic profile of patients with this neoplasm. The GLOBOCAN project is updated annually with cancer estimates and statistics around the world. The aim of this review is to compare statistics of lip and oral cancer based on GLOBOCAN 2012 and 2018. The review was conducted using the online platform of data statistics available by International Agency for Research on Cancer. Data not available on the platform were added based on a preview of epidemiology articles about these neoplasms. In 2018, 54 464 more cases were diagnosed compared to GLOBOCAN 2012. Men are more affected than women in all countries, in both projects. One-half of patients died in both projects. Therefore, ethnic variations have great importance on the epidemiologic characterization of oral cancer because cultural habits that lead to more exposure to risk factors increase incidence and mortality of lip and oral cancer. Apoio Financeiro: Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Sao Paulo.