Deaths from Alzheimer's in Singapore
Singapore: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 9.46 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Singapore, 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 Singapore is 9.46 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 21.2% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in Singapore peaked at 28.48 deaths in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 2009.
Singapore ranks 180th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from Alzheimer's in Singapore, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.34 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 20.23 deaths | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 11.2 deaths | -44.6% |
| 2003 | 4.52 deaths | -59.6% |
| 2004 | 4.7 deaths | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 3.36 deaths | -28.5% |
| 2006 | 2.03 deaths | -39.6% |
| 2007 | 2.32 deaths | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 1.63 deaths | -29.7% |
| 2009 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 13.68 deaths | — |
| 2011 | 9.46 deaths | -30.8% |
| 2012 | 5.14 deaths | -45.7% |
| 2013 | 3.84 deaths | -25.3% |
| 2014 | 3.62 deaths | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 6.16 deaths | +70.2% |
| 2016 | 12 deaths | +94.8% |
| 2017 | 7.68 deaths | -36.0% |
| 2018 | 28.48 deaths | +270.8% |
| 2019 | 6.54 deaths | -77.0% |
| 2020 | 12 deaths | +83.5% |
| 2021 | 9.46 deaths | -21.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.93 deaths | 0 deaths | 20.23 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.66 deaths | 3.62 deaths | 28.48 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.73 deaths | 9.46 deaths | 12 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in Singapore?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in Singapore was 9.46 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 28.48 deaths in 2018.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 2009.
- How does Singapore rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- Singapore ranks 180th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.