Some numbers about dementia

 

• Approximately 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and this number is projected to increase due to ageing populations and improved diagnosis.

 

• By 2030, it’s anticipated that the number of people living with dementia will reach 82 million and by 2050, this number could rise to 153 million. 

 

• Around 70% of caregivers for people with dementia are women

 

• The global cost of dementia care is estimated to be around $1.3 trillion annually. This includes medical expenses, caregiving costs, and lost productivity.

 

• In 2019, Alzheimer’s disease and other form of dementia is the 7th leading cause of death in the world.