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Research commissioned by Dementia Australia and undertaken by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare predicts that dementia rates will increase by 93% by 2054.
In 2024, there are more than 421,000 people living with all forms of dementia in Australia. By 2054, without a medical breakthrough, this will grow to 812,500 people, warns Dementia Australia CEO, Maree McCabe AM.
“Dementia is the second leading cause of death of all Australians and the leading cause of death for women. Provisional data is showing that dementia will likely soon be the leading cause of death of all Australians,” Ms McCabe said.
“It is one of the most significant health and social challenges facing Australia and the world. This data will help to inform planning and funding of services and programs around Australia to meet current and future needs.”
Overall, Western Australia is expected witness the highest growth of people living with dementia at 109%, followed by the Northern Territory with 106%, the ACT at 104%, Queensland at 100%, Victoria at 96%, South Australia at 59%, with the lowest growth in the state of Tasmania at 52%.
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