Deaths from Alzheimer's in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 12,932 deaths in 2021. ▲ Rising
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Republic of Korea, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 12,932 deaths for deaths from alzheimer's in 2021.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in Republic of Korea peaked at 13,102 deaths in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6,261 deaths, in 2006.
That places Republic of Korea 21st out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,639 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 7,064 deaths | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 6,906 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 6,365 deaths | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 6,889 deaths | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 6,378 deaths | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 6,261 deaths | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 6,550 deaths | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 8,235 deaths | +25.7% |
| 2009 | 7,540 deaths | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 7,656 deaths | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 8,158 deaths | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 9,777 deaths | +19.8% |
| 2013 | 10,446 deaths | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 10,342 deaths | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 11,330 deaths | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 10,966 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 11,064 deaths | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 11,664 deaths | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 12,365 deaths | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 13,102 deaths | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 12,932 deaths | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,883 deaths | 6,261 deaths | 8,235 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,377 deaths | 7,656 deaths | 12,365 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,017 deaths | 12,932 deaths | 13,102 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 18 Netherlands 15,613 deaths compare
- 19 Ukraine 14,609 deaths compare
- 20 Pakistan 13,329 deaths compare
- 22 Bangladesh 12,477 deaths compare
- 23 Iran, Islamic Republic of 11,226 deaths compare
- 24 Sweden 9,372 deaths compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Republic of Korea?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Republic of Korea was 12,932 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 13,102 deaths in 2020.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,261 deaths in 2006.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Republic of Korea ranks 21st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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.