Listen to this pageHow many people in Western Australia have dementia?
There are 41,149 West Australians with dementia. Without a medical breakthrough, this number is projected to increase rapidly to 84,161 by 2036.
Number of people with dementia in Western Australia:
- 2018 – 41,149 people with dementia
- 2036 – 84,161 people with dementia
- 2056 – 143,957 people with dementia
Number of people with dementia in Australia:
- 2017 – 425,416 people with dementia
- 2056 – 1,100,000 people with dementia
Source: NATSEM calculations using ABS population projections.
