Deaths from Alzheimer's in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 21.38 deaths in 2021. ▲ Rising
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Nicaragua, 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 Nicaragua is 21.38 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 29.4% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in Nicaragua peaked at 45.53 deaths in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.1 deaths, in 2001.
Nicaragua ranks 175th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.8 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 7.1 deaths | -27.6% |
| 2002 | 20.26 deaths | +185.4% |
| 2003 | 18.34 deaths | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 20.74 deaths | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 15.44 deaths | -25.6% |
| 2006 | 17.83 deaths | +15.5% |
| 2007 | 21.24 deaths | +19.1% |
| 2008 | 17.26 deaths | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 32.66 deaths | +89.2% |
| 2010 | 28.51 deaths | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 29.08 deaths | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 37.98 deaths | +30.6% |
| 2013 | 33.25 deaths | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 35.72 deaths | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 23.25 deaths | -34.9% |
| 2016 | 37.78 deaths | +62.5% |
| 2017 | 43.93 deaths | +16.3% |
| 2018 | 45.53 deaths | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 40.1 deaths | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 30.28 deaths | -24.5% |
| 2021 | 21.38 deaths | -29.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.07 deaths | 7.1 deaths | 32.66 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.51 deaths | 23.25 deaths | 45.53 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.83 deaths | 21.38 deaths | 30.28 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 172 San Marino 26.4 deaths compare
- 173 Saint Lucia 25.89 deaths compare
- 174 Samoa 22.78 deaths compare
- 176 Seychelles 18.38 deaths compare
- 177 Tonga 16.7 deaths compare
- 178 Sao Tome and Principe 12.27 deaths compare
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- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0417 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.0415 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Nicaragua?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Nicaragua was 21.38 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 45.53 deaths in 2018.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.1 deaths in 2001.
- How does Nicaragua rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Nicaragua ranks 175th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.