North Korea vs South Africa: Deaths from alzheimers other dementias
North Korea
6,025
in 2021
South Africa
6,246
in 2021
North Korea rank
35th
South Africa rank
34th
Deaths from alzheimers other dementias over time
- North Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6,246 against 6,025 in North Korea, a difference of 221.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 34th of 194 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,514 | 3,634 | 1,121 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 4,432 | 5,852 | 1,421 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5,895 | 7,153 | 1,258 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths from alzheimers other dementias, North Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 6,246 against 6,025 in North Korea as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths from alzheimers other dementias between North Korea and South Africa?
- 221, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do North Korea and South Africa rank globally for deaths from alzheimers other dementias?
- North Korea ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 34th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deaths from alzheimers other dementias. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.