Death rate from Alzheimer's in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Death rate from Alzheimer's was 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
3.7 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 11.3%
World rank
166th
of 194 countries
All-time high
4.66 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2000
All-time low
3.55 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2013
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Central African Republic, 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 Central African Republic stood at 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.3% on the previous year and down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from alzheimer's in Central African Republic peaked at 4.66 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.55 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2013.
Central African Republic ranks 166th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.66 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 4.44 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 4.4 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 4.14 deaths per 100,000 people | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 4.03 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 3.82 deaths per 100,000 people | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 3.9 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 3.76 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 3.8 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 3.67 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 3.93 deaths per 100,000 people | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 3.57 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.61 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 3.62 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 3.75 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 3.79 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 3.92 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 4.04 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 4.17 deaths per 100,000 people | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.18 deaths per 100,000 people, 89% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.51 deaths per 100,000 people, 82% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.06 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.66 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.75 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.55 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.04 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.94 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.7 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.17 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 163 South Sudan 4.09 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 164 Benin 4.03 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 165 Cameroon 3.74 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 167 Sierra Leone 3.57 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 168 Gambia 3.49 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 169 Liberia 3.44 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from alzheimer's in Central African Republic?
- Death rate from alzheimer's in Central African Republic was 3.7 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4.66 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000.
- What is the lowest death rate from alzheimer's recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.55 deaths per 100,000 people in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for death rate from alzheimer's?
- Central African Republic ranks 166th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from alzheimer's rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.