Deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Japan
Japan: Deaths from alzheimers other dementias was 65,552 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Japan, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Japan is 65,552, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.6% on the previous year and up 278.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Japan peaked at 65,552 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,734, in 2000.
That places Japan 6th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,734 | — |
| 2001 | 5,213 | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 5,336 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 5,562 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 6,234 | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 6,647 | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 7,962 | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 9,101 | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 10,655 | +17.1% |
| 2009 | 11,719 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 13,890 | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 17,309 | +24.6% |
| 2012 | 20,833 | +20.4% |
| 2013 | 24,426 | +17.2% |
| 2014 | 27,140 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 29,987 | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 33,350 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 49,574 | +48.7% |
| 2018 | 54,140 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 58,504 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 59,257 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 65,552 | +10.6% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 65,552 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,432, 45.8× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Japan's 65,552 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 299.74, 218.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,316 | 4,734 | 11,719 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,915 | 13,890 | 58,504 | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,404 | 59,257 | 65,552 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Japan?
- Deaths from alzheimers other dementias in Japan was 65,552 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from alzheimers other dementias recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 65,552 in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimers other dementias recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,734 in 2000.
- How does Japan rank for deaths from alzheimers other dementias?
- Japan ranks 6th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimers other dementias rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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