In 2023, Finland had the highest Alzheimer's mortality rate among women at 220.8 per 100,000, while South Africa had the lowest at 1.9. High mortality rates were observed in Nordic countries like Iceland and Sweden, whereas Latin American countries like Brazil and Argentina had lower rates. The United States and United Kingdom both saw increases, reflective of a broader trend across North America and Europe. Slovenia experienced the largest increase by 20.03%, while Spain and Greece exhibited declining trends. Over a five-year period, many countries showed modest growth, with exceptions like Slovenia indicating significant rises.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of aging populations on Alzheimer's mortality, advancements in healthcare and early diagnosis leading to potential mortality reductions, and the influence of lifestyle and environmental factors. Additionally, disparities in death rates across different regions may prompt global public health policy adjustments.
Top countries in Alzheimer's Disease Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Female Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Women | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 220.8 | 2023 | +2.84% | +2.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Iceland | 74.9 | 2023 | +2.74% | +0.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 63.2 | 2023 | +6.04% | +6.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United States | 60.1 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 50.2 | 2023 | +2.87% | +3.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovenia | 45.1 | 2023 | +13.6% | +20.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 38.4 | 2023 | -3.27% | -2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 34.4 | 2023 | +3.3% | +3.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Czech Republic | 31.2 | 2023 | +2.63% | +3.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 30.2 | 2023 | +0.67% | +1.74% | View data |
