Our
Dementia Statistics Hub
is a comprehensive resource for up-to-date statistics about dementia, research and Alzheimer's Research UK.
More than half of UK adults know someone who has been diagnosed with dementia.
Discover the nation’s attitudes to dementia and research in our latest Dementia Attitudes Monitor
1 in 3 people born in the UK this year will develop dementia in their lifetime.
There are 944,000 people with dementia in the UK.
This will increase to over one million by 2030 and over 1.6 million by 2050.
There are currently four cancer researchers for every one dementia researcher.
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Introduction to the Dementia Statistics Hub
This hub is the place to go for statistical information about dementia, dementia research and our charity. All of the data is referenced, linked to the source and shareable. To find a specific statistic just type what you’re looking for into the search bar, alternatively simply browse all of the statistics using the categories below.
For help using the graphics or finding a statistic, visit the About page. If you have a question about a statistic or about the Hub in general, then please Contact us.
Dementia
Here you will find statistics about the numbers of people with dementia, the economic impact and how dementia affects people and their carers.
Research
Here you will find statistics on funding for dementia research, developing new treatments and the capacity of the dementia research landscape.
Alzheimer’s Research UK
Here you will find statistics about Alzheimer’s Research UK, including our research funding and our impact.