HealthRoyal Australian College of G…Dementia now causing 10% of all Australian deaths
Dementia caused 10% of all Australian deaths last year for the first time ever, double the rate from two decades ago, with experts calling for urgent funding.
It marks the first time it has accounted for more than 10% of deaths, as experts highlight an ‘urgent need’ for funding and support.
New ABS data shows dementia caused 19,019 Australian deaths in 2025, accounting for more than 10% of all deaths for the first time.
That is double the rate from 2006, when dementia caused 5% of deaths and was the fourth leading cause of death nationally.
Dementia Australia's CEO says investment in services and prevention has not kept pace with the growing impact, and the stigma surrounding dementia must change.
There are an estimated 446,500 Australians living with dementia and 1.7 million carers involved, so if your family is affected, ask your GP about available support services.
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