South Korea vs Sweden: Deaths from alzheimers other dementias
South Korea
12,932
in 2021
Sweden
9,372
in 2021
South Korea rank
21st
Sweden rank
24th
Deaths from alzheimers other dementias over time
- South Korea
- Sweden
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 12,932 against 9,372 in Sweden, a difference of 3,560.
That makes South Korea's figure about 1.4 times Sweden's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 24th of 194 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,883 | 5,682 | 1,201 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 10,377 | 8,841 | 1,535 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 13,017 | 9,877 | 3,140 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths from alzheimers other dementias, South Korea or Sweden?
- South Korea, at 12,932 against 9,372 in Sweden as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths from alzheimers other dementias between South Korea and Sweden?
- 3,560, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Sweden?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Sweden rank globally for deaths from alzheimers other dementias?
- South Korea ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 24th 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.