Deaths from Alzheimer's in Ireland
Ireland: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 2,483 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Ireland, 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 Ireland stood at 2,483 deaths.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 95.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in Ireland peaked at 2,587 deaths in 2019 and was at its lowest, 508.12 deaths, 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 Alzheimer's in Ireland, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 517.75 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 523.31 deaths | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 508.12 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 541.64 deaths | +6.6% |
| 2004 | 563.74 deaths | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 558.36 deaths | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 669.19 deaths | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 839.29 deaths | +25.4% |
| 2008 | 763.01 deaths | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 970.39 deaths | +27.2% |
| 2010 | 1,005 deaths | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 1,271 deaths | +26.5% |
| 2012 | 1,568 deaths | +23.4% |
| 2013 | 1,842 deaths | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 1,989 deaths | +8.0% |
| 2015 | 2,254 deaths | +13.3% |
| 2016 | 2,328 deaths | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 2,346 deaths | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 2,542 deaths | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 2,587 deaths | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 2,401 deaths | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 2,483 deaths | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 645.48 deaths | 508.12 deaths | 970.39 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,973 deaths | 1,005 deaths | 2,587 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,442 deaths | 2,401 deaths | 2,483 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Ireland?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Ireland was 2,483 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,587 deaths in 2019.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 508.12 deaths in 2002.
- How does Ireland rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Ireland ranks 63rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's 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 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.