Deaths from Alzheimer's in Brazil
Brazil: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 34,915 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Brazil, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from alzheimer's in Brazil stood at 34,915 deaths. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.0% on the previous year and up 107.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in Brazil peaked at 34,915 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3,375 deaths, in 2000.
That places Brazil 11th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Brazil, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,375 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 4,053 deaths | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 5,041 deaths | +24.4% |
| 2003 | 5,799 deaths | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 6,838 deaths | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 7,750 deaths | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 9,130 deaths | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 10,513 deaths | +15.2% |
| 2008 | 11,532 deaths | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 13,019 deaths | +12.9% |
| 2010 | 15,380 deaths | +18.1% |
| 2011 | 16,828 deaths | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 17,567 deaths | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 18,650 deaths | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 20,596 deaths | +10.4% |
| 2015 | 22,324 deaths | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 24,042 deaths | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 25,728 deaths | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 27,406 deaths | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 31,298 deaths | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 32,323 deaths | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 34,915 deaths | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,705 deaths | 3,375 deaths | 13,019 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,982 deaths | 15,380 deaths | 31,298 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,619 deaths | 32,323 deaths | 34,915 deaths | 2 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,496 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,476 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0124 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0081 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Brazil?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Brazil was 34,915 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 34,915 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,375 deaths in 2000.
- How does Brazil rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Brazil ranks 11th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from Alzheimer's. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from alzheimer disease and other dementias in both sexes.