Death rate from Alzheimer's in Ireland
Ireland: Death rate from Alzheimer's was 49.8 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
49.8 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
26th
of 194 countries
All-time high
52.84 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2019
All-time low
13.05 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2002
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Ireland, 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 Ireland stood at 49.8 deaths per 100,000 people.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 78.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from alzheimer's in Ireland peaked at 52.84 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 13.05 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2002.
Ireland ranks 26th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Ireland, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.74 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 13.67 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 13.05 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 13.68 deaths per 100,000 people | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 13.98 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 13.55 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 15.8 deaths per 100,000 people | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 19.25 deaths per 100,000 people | +21.8% |
| 2008 | 17.14 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 21.57 deaths per 100,000 people | +25.8% |
| 2010 | 22.2 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 27.97 deaths per 100,000 people | +26.0% |
| 2012 | 34.35 deaths per 100,000 people | +22.8% |
| 2013 | 40.14 deaths per 100,000 people | +16.9% |
| 2014 | 43.04 deaths per 100,000 people | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 48.3 deaths per 100,000 people | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 49.36 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 49.17 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 52.57 deaths per 100,000 people | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 52.84 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 48.54 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 49.8 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.54 deaths per 100,000 people | 13.05 deaths per 100,000 people | 21.57 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.99 deaths per 100,000 people | 22.2 deaths per 100,000 people | 52.84 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.17 deaths per 100,000 people | 48.54 deaths per 100,000 people | 49.8 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 23 Luxembourg 56.23 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 24 Japan 52.6 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 25 Cuba 52.26 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 27 Austria 47.25 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 28 Andorra 45.99 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 29 Greece 45.3 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from alzheimer's in Ireland?
- Death rate from alzheimer's in Ireland was 49.8 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 52.84 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest death rate from alzheimer's recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.05 deaths per 100,000 people in 2002.
- How does Ireland rank for death rate from alzheimer's?
- Ireland ranks 26th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from alzheimer's rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.