Death rate from Alzheimer's in Peru
Peru: Death rate from Alzheimer's was 2.16 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2.16 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 9.6%
World rank
188th
of 194 countries
All-time high
2.36 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2019
All-time low
0.05 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2014
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Peru, 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 Peru stood at 2.16 deaths per 100,000 people.
That represents a change of up 9.6% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from alzheimer's in Peru peaked at 2.36 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.05 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2014.
Peru ranks 188th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Peru, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.18 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 0.35 deaths per 100,000 people | +94.4% |
| 2002 | 0.52 deaths per 100,000 people | +48.6% |
| 2003 | 0.6 deaths per 100,000 people | +15.4% |
| 2004 | 0.5 deaths per 100,000 people | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 0.17 deaths per 100,000 people | -66.0% |
| 2006 | 0.54 deaths per 100,000 people | +217.6% |
| 2007 | 0.64 deaths per 100,000 people | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 0.62 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 0.53 deaths per 100,000 people | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 1.01 deaths per 100,000 people | +90.6% |
| 2011 | 0.72 deaths per 100,000 people | -28.7% |
| 2012 | 0.32 deaths per 100,000 people | -55.6% |
| 2013 | 0.15 deaths per 100,000 people | -53.1% |
| 2014 | 0.05 deaths per 100,000 people | -66.7% |
| 2015 | 0.07 deaths per 100,000 people | +40.0% |
| 2016 | 1.76 deaths per 100,000 people | +2414.3% |
| 2017 | 1.74 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 2.04 deaths per 100,000 people | +17.2% |
| 2019 | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 people | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 1.97 deaths per 100,000 people | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 2.16 deaths per 100,000 people | +9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.465 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.17 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.64 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.02 deaths per 100,000 people | 0.05 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.36 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.06 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.97 deaths per 100,000 people | 2.16 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 185 Mauritius 2.27 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 186 Chad 2.21 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 187 Philippines 2.2 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 189 United Arab Emirates 2.12 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 190 Bulgaria 1.87 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 191 Guyana 0.7 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for Peru
- 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 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate 2.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0277 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 3.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0232 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from alzheimer's in Peru?
- Death rate from alzheimer's in Peru was 2.16 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 2.36 deaths per 100,000 people in 2019.
- What is the lowest death rate from alzheimer's recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.05 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014.
- How does Peru rank for death rate from alzheimer's?
- Peru ranks 188th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from alzheimer's rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.