Deaths from Alzheimer's in Japan
Japan: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 65,552 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Japan, 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 Japan is 65,552 deaths, 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 alzheimer's in Japan peaked at 65,552 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 4,734 deaths, 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 Alzheimer's in Japan, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,734 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 5,213 deaths | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 5,336 deaths | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 5,562 deaths | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 6,234 deaths | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 6,647 deaths | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 7,962 deaths | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 9,101 deaths | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 10,655 deaths | +17.1% |
| 2009 | 11,719 deaths | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 13,890 deaths | +18.5% |
| 2011 | 17,309 deaths | +24.6% |
| 2012 | 20,833 deaths | +20.4% |
| 2013 | 24,426 deaths | +17.2% |
| 2014 | 27,140 deaths | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 29,987 deaths | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 33,350 deaths | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 49,574 deaths | +48.7% |
| 2018 | 54,140 deaths | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 58,504 deaths | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 59,257 deaths | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 65,552 deaths | +10.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,316 deaths | 4,734 deaths | 11,719 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,915 deaths | 13,890 deaths | 58,504 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 62,404 deaths | 59,257 deaths | 65,552 deaths | 2 |
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More health data for Japan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.73 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2774 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,294 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 178 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0667 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 0.6248 % 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 0.04 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89,577 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0.0007 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Japan?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Japan was 65,552 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 65,552 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,734 deaths in 2000.
- How does Japan rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Japan ranks 6th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's 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 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.