Deaths from Alzheimer's in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 768.92 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Costa Rica, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from alzheimer's in Costa Rica is 768.92 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 117.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in Costa Rica peaked at 827.5 deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 78.19 deaths, in 2000.
Costa Rica ranks 94th 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.
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 78.19 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 107.5 deaths | +37.5% |
| 2002 | 127.45 deaths | +18.6% |
| 2003 | 124.37 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 190.43 deaths | +53.1% |
| 2005 | 167.01 deaths | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 240.78 deaths | +44.2% |
| 2007 | 264.16 deaths | +9.7% |
| 2008 | 296.76 deaths | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 274.86 deaths | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 308.86 deaths | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 354 deaths | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 424.6 deaths | +19.9% |
| 2013 | 445.79 deaths | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 443.07 deaths | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 455.63 deaths | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 467.2 deaths | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 608.07 deaths | +30.2% |
| 2018 | 575.25 deaths | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 827.5 deaths | +43.9% |
| 2020 | 750.13 deaths | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 768.92 deaths | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 187.15 deaths | 78.19 deaths | 296.76 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 491 deaths | 308.86 deaths | 827.5 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 759.52 deaths | 750.13 deaths | 768.92 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Costa Rica?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Costa Rica was 768.92 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 827.5 deaths in 2019.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.19 deaths in 2000.
- How does Costa Rica rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Costa Rica ranks 94th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.