Deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Ireland
Ireland: Deaths from alzheimers other dementias was 2,483 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2,483
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
63rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
2,587
in 2019
All-time low
508.12
in 2002
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Ireland stood at 2,483.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 95.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Ireland peaked at 2,587 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 508.12, in 2002.
That places Ireland 63rd 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 alzheimers other dementias in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 517.75 | — |
| 2001 | 523.31 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 508.12 | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 541.64 | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 563.74 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 558.36 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 669.19 | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 839.29 | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 763.01 | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 970.39 | +27.2% |
| 2010 | 1,005 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 1,271 | +26.5% |
| 2012 | 1,568 | +23.4% |
| 2013 | 1,842 | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 1,989 | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 2,254 | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 2,328 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 2,346 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 2,542 | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 2,587 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 2,401 | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 2,483 | +3.4% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 2,483 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,432, 1.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 2,483 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,483, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 645.48 | 508.12 | 970.39 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,973 | 1,005 | 2,587 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,442 | 2,401 | 2,483 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Ireland?
- Deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Ireland was 2,483 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from alzheimers other dementias recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,587 in 2019.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimers other dementias recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 508.12 in 2002.
- How does Ireland rank for deaths from alzheimers other dementias?
- Ireland ranks 63rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimers other dementias rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from alzheimers other dementias. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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