The global dementia mortality data for 2024 indicates that the United Kingdom, Canada, and Sweden have the highest standardized rates per hundred thousand women, with values of 72.2, 68.6, and 56.8, respectively. Analyzing recent trends, Canada and the United States report a year-on-year increase of 2.72%, while Portugal has shown a significant rise of 6.7%. Notably, Lithuania experienced a substantial spike at 14.19%. Conversely, declines are observed in South Korea, showing a sharp decrease of 7.89%, and the Netherlands at 5.21%. Over the last five years, both fluctuations and gradual changes characterize these trends.
In the future, it will be crucial to monitor the impacts of aging populations, advancements in medical treatment, and early diagnosis efforts on dementia mortality rates. Emerging healthcare policies and public awareness campaigns may alter these trends, potentially leading to either stabilization or further fluctuation in certain regions. Additionally, attention should be given to countries with sharp recent increases, as they may indicate systemic issues or require targeted intervention strategies.
Top countries in Dementia Mortality by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Female Deaths) Per Hundred Thousand Women, Standardised Rates | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 72.2 | 2023 | +1.83% | -1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Canada | 68.6 | 2023 | +2.69% | +2.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 56.8 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 53.9 | 2023 | +1.7% | +0.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 49.6 | 2023 | -0.2% | -0.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 48.6 | 2023 | -2.99% | -5.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United States | 46.3 | 2023 | +1.98% | +2.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 45.8 | 2023 | +0.66% | +0.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Australia | 45.2 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 42.6 | 2023 | +5.45% | +6.7% | View data |
