One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime.
Either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.
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.
One in three people will develop dementia in their lifetime.
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
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Introduction to the Dementia Statistics Hub
Our Dementia Statistics Hub is a resource for up-to-date statistics about dementia and dementia research. All our statistics are referenced and can be downloaded and shared by clicking on the buttons in the bottom right-hand corner of the images.
To find statistics, use the search bar above or browse the categories. For more information about the Statistics Hub, visit our About page. If you have a question about a statistic or the Statistics Hub, please Contact us.
Statistics about dementia
Find statistics about the number of people with dementia, different types of dementia and the economic impact of dementia.
Statistics about dementia research
Find statistics on clinical trials, investment in dementia research and future treatments.
Perceptions and inequalities
Find statistics about inequalities in, and public perceptions of, dementia.