Deaths from Alzheimer's in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Deaths from Alzheimer's was 88,684 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from Alzheimer's in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 88,684 deaths for deaths from alzheimer's in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from alzheimer's in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 88,684 deaths in 2021 and was at its lowest, 11,980 deaths, in 2000.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 194 countries on this measure, 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,980 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 20,899 deaths | +74.4% |
| 2002 | 21,295 deaths | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 22,399 deaths | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 21,421 deaths | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 21,463 deaths | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 22,098 deaths | +3.0% |
| 2007 | 25,146 deaths | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 27,764 deaths | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 27,346 deaths | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 30,196 deaths | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 45,020 deaths | +49.1% |
| 2012 | 53,548 deaths | +18.9% |
| 2013 | 57,663 deaths | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 61,748 deaths | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 74,176 deaths | +20.1% |
| 2016 | 75,386 deaths | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 81,552 deaths | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 86,341 deaths | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 80,879 deaths | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 86,128 deaths | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 88,684 deaths | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,181 deaths | 11,980 deaths | 27,764 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,651 deaths | 30,196 deaths | 86,341 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 87,406 deaths | 86,128 deaths | 88,684 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from alzheimer's in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Deaths from alzheimer's in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 88,684 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 88,684 deaths in 2021.
- What is the lowest deaths from alzheimer's recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,980 deaths in 2000.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for deaths from alzheimer's?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from alzheimer's rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.