Deaths from Alzheimer's in Colombia
Colombia: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 3,821 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Colombia, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 3,821 deaths for deaths from alzheimer's in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.1% on the previous year and up 890.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in Colombia peaked at 3,821 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 139.43 deaths, in 2000.
That places Colombia 50th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Colombia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 139.43 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 159.92 deaths | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 199.25 deaths | +24.6% |
| 2003 | 197.36 deaths | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 167.01 deaths | -15.4% |
| 2005 | 199.89 deaths | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 205.63 deaths | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 228.92 deaths | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 340.75 deaths | +48.9% |
| 2009 | 304.86 deaths | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 474.58 deaths | +55.7% |
| 2011 | 385.68 deaths | -18.7% |
| 2012 | 520.72 deaths | +35.0% |
| 2013 | 594.03 deaths | +14.1% |
| 2014 | 881.06 deaths | +48.3% |
| 2015 | 1,246 deaths | +41.4% |
| 2016 | 1,557 deaths | +24.9% |
| 2017 | 1,580 deaths | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 1,953 deaths | +23.6% |
| 2019 | 3,036 deaths | +55.4% |
| 2020 | 3,234 deaths | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 3,821 deaths | +18.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 214.3 deaths | 139.43 deaths | 340.75 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,223 deaths | 385.68 deaths | 3,036 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,528 deaths | 3,234 deaths | 3,821 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Colombia?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Colombia was 3,821 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,821 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 139.43 deaths in 2000.
- How does Colombia rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Colombia ranks 50th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 890.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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Estimated number of deaths from alzheimer disease and other dementias in both sexes.