Death rate from Alzheimer's in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Death rate from Alzheimer's was 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
5.66 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
139th
of 194 countries
All-time high
9.08 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2016
All-time low
0.4 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2003
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Antigua and Barbuda, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2021, death rate from alzheimer's in Antigua and Barbuda stood at 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from alzheimer's in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 9.08 deaths per 100,000 people in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.4 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2003.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 139th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.68 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 0.43 deaths per 100,000 people | -74.4% |
| 2002 | 0.44 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 1.03 deaths per 100,000 people | +157.5% |
| 2005 | 1.53 deaths per 100,000 people | +48.5% |
| 2006 | 2.99 deaths per 100,000 people | +95.4% |
| 2007 | 4.15 deaths per 100,000 people | +38.8% |
| 2008 | 5.42 deaths per 100,000 people | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 7.1 deaths per 100,000 people | +31.0% |
| 2010 | 7.94 deaths per 100,000 people | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 5.97 deaths per 100,000 people | -24.8% |
| 2012 | 5.84 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 4.94 deaths per 100,000 people | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 6.52 deaths per 100,000 people | +32.0% |
| 2015 | 4.57 deaths per 100,000 people | -29.9% |
| 2016 | 9.08 deaths per 100,000 people | +98.7% |
| 2017 | 7.48 deaths per 100,000 people | -17.6% |
| 2018 | 7.65 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 people | -64.1% |
| 2020 | 5.05 deaths per 100,000 people | +83.6% |
| 2021 | 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people | +12.1% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.95 deaths per 100,000 people, 15% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 9.35 deaths per 100,000 people, 61% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.52 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.4 deaths per 100,000 people | 7.1 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.27 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.75 deaths per 100,000 people | 9.08 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.36 deaths per 100,000 people | 5.05 deaths per 100,000 people | 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 136 Tajikistan 5.7 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 137 Angola 5.68 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 137 Namibia 5.68 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 140 Tanzania, United Republic of 5.59 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 141 Eswatini 5.56 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 142 Iraq 5.55 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0288 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2513 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from alzheimer's in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Death rate from alzheimer's in Antigua and Barbuda was 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate from alzheimer's recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 9.08 deaths per 100,000 people in 2016.
- What is the lowest death rate from alzheimer's recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4 deaths per 100,000 people in 2003.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for death rate from alzheimer's?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 139th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from alzheimer's rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from Alzheimer's. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from alzheimer disease and other dementias in both sexes, per 100,000 people.