The economic impact of dementia
Dementia is a significant public health issue in the UK and is projected to be the costliest health condition by 2030. In 2021 the estimated cost of dementia in the UK was £25 billion and is expected to almost double to £47 billion by 2050.
Globally, the cost of dementia was estimated to be $1.3 trillion USD in 2018 (World Alzheimer Report 2018). This cost will again rise exponentially as the number of people living with dementia is projected to triple by 2050. Low- and middle-income countries are experiencing population aging at faster rate than high-income countries which will likely lead to an increase in the financial burden of dementia for these countries.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Projected costs of dementia by sector to 2050.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Projected cost of dementia in the UK to 2050.
Luengo-Fernandez, R. & Landeiro, F. (in preparation). The Economic Burden of Dementia in the UK.
Estimated cost of dementia by sector by country income groups.
The worldwide costs of dementia in 2019: Alzheimer’s Association.
