Death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland

Ireland: Death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe was 49.8 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
49.8
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
26th
of 194 countries
All-time high
52.84
in 2019
All-time low
13.05
in 2002
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland, 2000–2021

10203040502000201020212000: 13.72001: 13.72002: 13.12003: 13.72004: 142005: 13.62006: 15.82007: 19.22008: 17.12009: 21.62010: 22.22011: 282012: 34.42013: 40.12014: 432015: 48.32016: 49.42017: 49.22018: 52.62019: 52.82020: 48.52021: 49.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland stood at 49.8.

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 alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland peaked at 52.84 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 13.05, 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 alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 13.74 —
2001 13.67 -0.5%
2002 13.05 -4.5%
2003 13.68 +4.8%
2004 13.98 +2.2%
2005 13.55 -3.1%
2006 15.8 +16.6%
2007 19.25 +21.8%
2008 17.14 -11.0%
2009 21.57 +25.8%
2010 22.2 +2.9%
2011 27.97 +26.0%
2012 34.35 +22.8%
2013 40.14 +16.9%
2014 43.04 +7.2%
2015 48.3 +12.2%
2016 49.36 +2.2%
2017 49.17 -0.4%
2018 52.57 +6.9%
2019 52.84 +0.5%
2020 48.54 -8.1%
2021 49.8 +2.6%

Ireland compared with similar countries

  • Ireland's 49.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 38.95, 1.3× the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Ireland's 49.8 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.12, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.54 13.05 21.57 10
2010s 41.99 22.2 52.84 10
2020s 49.17 48.54 49.8 2

Countries ranked near Ireland

  1. 23 Luxembourg 56.23 compare
  2. 24 Japan 52.6 compare
  3. 25 Cuba 52.26 compare
  4. 27 Austria 47.25 compare
  5. 28 Andorra 45.99 compare
  6. 29 Greece 45.3 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland?
Death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe in Ireland was 49.8 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe recorded in Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 52.84 in 2019.
What is the lowest death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 13.05 in 2002.
How does Ireland rank for death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe?
Ireland ranks 26th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
Is death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Death rate from alzheimers other dementias ghe
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Our World in Data
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Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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