Death rate from Alzheimer's in Slovakia
Slovakia: Death rate from Alzheimer's was 15.17 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
15.17 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 27.8%
World rank
68th
of 194 countries
All-time high
30.52 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2012
All-time low
1.19 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Death rate from Alzheimer's in Slovakia, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate from alzheimer's in Slovakia is 15.17 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.8% on the previous year and up 29.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate from alzheimer's in Slovakia peaked at 30.52 deaths per 100,000 people in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.19 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2000.
Slovakia ranks 68th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 Slovakia, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.19 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 2001 | 2.05 deaths per 100,000 people | +72.3% |
| 2002 | 1.99 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 2.44 deaths per 100,000 people | +22.6% |
| 2004 | 2.93 deaths per 100,000 people | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 3.63 deaths per 100,000 people | +23.9% |
| 2006 | 3.45 deaths per 100,000 people | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 4.56 deaths per 100,000 people | +32.2% |
| 2008 | 4.19 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 4.1 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 4.63 deaths per 100,000 people | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 11.75 deaths per 100,000 people | +153.8% |
| 2012 | 30.52 deaths per 100,000 people | +159.7% |
| 2013 | 20.65 deaths per 100,000 people | -32.3% |
| 2014 | 26.33 deaths per 100,000 people | +27.5% |
| 2015 | 20.89 deaths per 100,000 people | -20.7% |
| 2016 | 26.8 deaths per 100,000 people | +28.3% |
| 2017 | 20.75 deaths per 100,000 people | -22.6% |
| 2018 | 25.71 deaths per 100,000 people | +23.9% |
| 2019 | 25.1 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 21.02 deaths per 100,000 people | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 15.17 deaths per 100,000 people | -27.8% |
Slovakia compared with similar countries
- Slovakia's 15.17 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for high income countries, which is 38.95 deaths per 100,000 people, 39% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Slovakia's 15.17 deaths per 100,000 people is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 37.12 deaths per 100,000 people, 41% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.05 deaths per 100,000 people | 1.19 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.56 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.31 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.63 deaths per 100,000 people | 30.52 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.09 deaths per 100,000 people | 15.17 deaths per 100,000 people | 21.02 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near Slovakia
- 65 Brazil 16.29 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 66 Tonga 15.75 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 67 Romania 15.5 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 69 Trinidad and Tobago 15.08 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 70 Malaysia 15.05 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 71 Costa Rica 14.92 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate from alzheimer's in Slovakia?
- Death rate from alzheimer's in Slovakia was 15.17 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 Slovakia?
- The highest recorded value was 30.52 deaths per 100,000 people in 2012.
- What is the lowest death rate from alzheimer's recorded in Slovakia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000.
- How does Slovakia rank for death rate from alzheimer's?
- Slovakia ranks 68th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is death rate from alzheimer's rising or falling in Slovakia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovakia 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.