Deaths from Alzheimer's in France
France: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 42,385 deaths in 2021. ▲ Rising
Deaths from Alzheimer's in France, 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 France is 42,385 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in France peaked at 49,958 deaths in 2017 and was at its lowest, 22,270 deaths, in 2000.
France ranks 8th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from Alzheimer's in France, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22,270 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 23,921 deaths | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 25,443 deaths | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 28,881 deaths | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 25,122 deaths | -13.0% |
| 2005 | 28,287 deaths | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 28,665 deaths | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 30,360 deaths | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 32,822 deaths | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 34,028 deaths | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 35,314 deaths | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 38,421 deaths | +8.8% |
| 2012 | 44,023 deaths | +14.6% |
| 2013 | 44,322 deaths | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 43,042 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 45,592 deaths | +5.9% |
| 2016 | 46,343 deaths | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 49,958 deaths | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 49,146 deaths | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 48,083 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 45,432 deaths | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 42,385 deaths | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27,980 deaths | 22,270 deaths | 34,028 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,424 deaths | 35,314 deaths | 49,958 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,908 deaths | 42,385 deaths | 45,432 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for France
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0397 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 2.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0238 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 464 (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in France?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in France was 42,385 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 49,958 deaths in 2017.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 22,270 deaths in 2000.
- How does France rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- France ranks 8th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France 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.