Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate 2018

Parkinson's disease mortality rate shows the number of deaths due to the disease per 100,000 people annually.

194 data points•Updated 11/1/2026•Global Coverage•Deaths from Parkinson's disease | Our World in Data•

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Rank
1	China	81,106.76 per 100,000 people
2	India	38,721.26 per 100,000 people
3	United States	34,673.37 per 100,000 people
4	Japan	12,853.89 per 100,000 people
5	Germany	12,572.91 per 100,000 people
6	Russia	10,817.98 per 100,000 people
7	Indonesia	9,114.84 per 100,000 people
8	Italy	8,212.96 per 100,000 people
9	United Kingdom	7,748.97 per 100,000 people
10	France	7,451.08 per 100,000 people
11	Pakistan	4,997.66 per 100,000 people
12	Spain	4,752.1 per 100,000 people
13	Thailand	4,592.59 per 100,000 people
14	South Korea	4,530.38 per 100,000 people
15	Brazil	4,482.12 per 100,000 people
16	Vietnam	4,370.16 per 100,000 people
17	Ukraine	3,174.31 per 100,000 people
18	Bangladesh	3,166.48 per 100,000 people
19	Canada	3,155.25 per 100,000 people
20	Turkey	2,860.07 per 100,000 people
21	Nigeria	2,304.15 per 100,000 people
22	Australia	1,963.73 per 100,000 people
23	Egypt	1,870.17 per 100,000 people
24	Netherlands	1,865.19 per 100,000 people
25	Iran	1,827.64 per 100,000 people
26	Greece	1,758.9 per 100,000 people
27	Mexico	1,525.88 per 100,000 people
28	Belgium	1,478.94 per 100,000 people
29	Poland	1,401.75 per 100,000 people
30	North Korea	1,397.08 per 100,000 people
31	South Africa	1,299.13 per 100,000 people
32	Myanmar	1,273.86 per 100,000 people
33	Morocco	1,137.8 per 100,000 people
34	Portugal	1,132.02 per 100,000 people
35	Austria	1,071.72 per 100,000 people
36	Ethiopia	1,058.37 per 100,000 people
37	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	1,003.14 per 100,000 people
38	Argentina	957.94 per 100,000 people
39	Malaysia	950.13 per 100,000 people
40	Venezuela	943.92 per 100,000 people
41	Sweden	918.23 per 100,000 people
42	Finland	898.77 per 100,000 people
43	Sri Lanka	866.49 per 100,000 people
44	Algeria	861.79 per 100,000 people
45	Belarus	835.22 per 100,000 people
46	Switzerland	772.98 per 100,000 people
47	Chile	706.14 per 100,000 people
48	Romania	698.06 per 100,000 people
49	Serbia	694.61 per 100,000 people
50	Cuba	678.77 per 100,000 people
51	Kazakhstan	637.57 per 100,000 people
52	Nepal	617.5 per 100,000 people
53	Philippines	611.71 per 100,000 people
54	Afghanistan	593.51 per 100,000 people
55	Uzbekistan	589.06 per 100,000 people
56	Denmark	569.3 per 100,000 people
57	Kenya	543.53 per 100,000 people
58	Iraq	517.49 per 100,000 people
59	Norway	513.25 per 100,000 people
60	Saudi Arabia	499.03 per 100,000 people
61	Tanzania	498.87 per 100,000 people
62	Hungary	494.19 per 100,000 people
63	Croatia	478.71 per 100,000 people
64	Czech Republic	465.59 per 100,000 people
65	Sudan	436.96 per 100,000 people
66	Ireland	434.43 per 100,000 people
67	Ghana	412.49 per 100,000 people
68	Cameroon	408.02 per 100,000 people
69	Syrian Arab Republic	400.23 per 100,000 people
70	Tunisia	393.79 per 100,000 people
71	Israel	387.86 per 100,000 people
72	Bolivia	380.54 per 100,000 people
73	Cambodia	378.86 per 100,000 people
74	Mozambique	352.65 per 100,000 people
75	Yemen	345.05 per 100,000 people
76	Albania	342.75 per 100,000 people
77	Bosnia and Herzegovina	337.39 per 100,000 people
78	Côte d'Ivoire	333.55 per 100,000 people
79	Guatemala	332.21 per 100,000 people
80	New Zealand	329.58 per 100,000 people
81	Peru	324.63 per 100,000 people
82	Angola	313.97 per 100,000 people
83	Honduras	310.55 per 100,000 people
84	Dominican Republic	310.48 per 100,000 people
85	Ecuador	292.18 per 100,000 people
86	Bulgaria	274.53 per 100,000 people
87	Colombia	266.67 per 100,000 people
88	El Salvador	265.92 per 100,000 people
89	Haiti	259.76 per 100,000 people
90	Malawi	255.14 per 100,000 people
91	Zimbabwe	254.77 per 100,000 people
92	Uruguay	250.24 per 100,000 people
93	Mali	237.99 per 100,000 people
94	Senegal	231.52 per 100,000 people
95	Burkina Faso	228.25 per 100,000 people
96	Madagascar	228.17 per 100,000 people
97	Slovenia	223.45 per 100,000 people
98	Guinea	220.75 per 100,000 people
99	Niger	212.56 per 100,000 people
100	Azerbaijan	207.74 per 100,000 people
101	Uganda	207.7 per 100,000 people
102	Lebanon	204.66 per 100,000 people
103	Lithuania	200.01 per 100,000 people
104	Libya	195.84 per 100,000 people
105	Rwanda	182.38 per 100,000 people
106	Slovakia	173.89 per 100,000 people
107	Tajikistan	172.08 per 100,000 people
108	Benin	169.62 per 100,000 people
109	North Macedonia	163.15 per 100,000 people
110	Somalia	156.07 per 100,000 people
111	Jamaica	150.27 per 100,000 people
112	Laos	141.72 per 100,000 people
113	Chad	135.96 per 100,000 people
114	Latvia	125.5 per 100,000 people
115	Estonia	105.66 per 100,000 people
116	Sierra Leone	105.66 per 100,000 people
117	Burundi	104 per 100,000 people
118	South Sudan	99.47 per 100,000 people
119	Panama	98.5 per 100,000 people
120	Jordan	97.82 per 100,000 people
121	Togo	97.74 per 100,000 people
122	Paraguay	95.39 per 100,000 people
123	Papua New Guinea	95.01 per 100,000 people
124	Kyrgyzstan	89.13 per 100,000 people
125	Costa Rica	88.72 per 100,000 people
126	Turkmenistan	84.1 per 100,000 people
127	Singapore	81.89 per 100,000 people
128	Zambia	79.79 per 100,000 people
129	Eritrea	74.96 per 100,000 people
130	Oman	73.53 per 100,000 people
131	Luxembourg	66.15 per 100,000 people
132	Georgia	65.65 per 100,000 people
133	Mauritania	64.45 per 100,000 people
134	Liberia	61.86 per 100,000 people
135	Congo	56.62 per 100,000 people
136	Cyprus	53.68 per 100,000 people
137	Trinidad and Tobago	52.87 per 100,000 people
138	Lesotho	52.2 per 100,000 people
139	Central African Republic	49.94 per 100,000 people
140	Gabon	49.79 per 100,000 people
141	Iceland	48.51 per 100,000 people
142	Mongolia	48.18 per 100,000 people
143	Montenegro	48.03 per 100,000 people
144	Malta	47.24 per 100,000 people
145	Namibia	37.1 per 100,000 people
146	Botswana	33.56 per 100,000 people
147	Kuwait	33.29 per 100,000 people
148	United Arab Emirates	31.68 per 100,000 people
149	Gambia	30.86 per 100,000 people
150	Nicaragua	29.36 per 100,000 people
151	Bahrain	26 per 100,000 people
152	Bhutan	25.69 per 100,000 people
153	Cabo Verde	25.21 per 100,000 people
154	Guinea-Bissau	24.64 per 100,000 people
155	Eswatini	23.95 per 100,000 people
156	Timor-Leste	23.28 per 100,000 people
157	Fiji	22.9 per 100,000 people
158	Barbados	21.92 per 100,000 people
159	Equatorial Guinea	20.49 per 100,000 people
160	Qatar	18.94 per 100,000 people
161	Bahamas	18.42 per 100,000 people
162	Djibouti	17.89 per 100,000 people
163	Suriname	17.51 per 100,000 people
164	Monaco	16.25 per 100,000 people
165	Brunei Darussalam	15.1 per 100,000 people
166	Comoros	14.9 per 100,000 people
167	Maldives	12.88 per 100,000 people
168	Mauritius	12.85 per 100,000 people
169	Solomon Islands	12.56 per 100,000 people
170	Belize	9.61 per 100,000 people
171	Saint Lucia	9.33 per 100,000 people
172	Vanuatu	7.4 per 100,000 people
173	Republic of Moldova	6.35 per 100,000 people
174	Armenia	6.05 per 100,000 people
175	Seychelles	5.92 per 100,000 people
176	Andorra	5.57 per 100,000 people
177	Guyana	5.35 per 100,000 people
178	Samoa	4.97 per 100,000 people
179	Sao Tome and Principe	4.89 per 100,000 people
180	Dominica	4.86 per 100,000 people
181	Saint Kitts and Nevis	4.23 per 100,000 people
182	Grenada	3.64 per 100,000 people
183	Tonga	3.11 per 100,000 people
184	Micronesia (Fed. States of)	2.8 per 100,000 people
185	San Marino	2.53 per 100,000 people
186	Kiribati	2.18 per 100,000 people
187	Antigua and Barbuda	1.04 per 100,000 people
188	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	0.88 per 100,000 people
189	Marshall Islands	0.75 per 100,000 people
190	Palau	0.72 per 100,000 people
191	Cook Islands	0.71 per 100,000 people
192	Tuvalu	0.35 per 100,000 people
193	Niue	0.16 per 100,000 people
194	Nauru	0.14 per 100,000 people

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2018, China recorded the highest Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate with a staggering 81106.76 deaths per 100,000 people, while the global range varied from 0.14 to 81106.76. The global average mortality rate stood at 1667.98 per 100,000 people, providing a baseline for understanding the global burden of this disease.

Economic and Demographic Factors Influencing Mortality Rates

The disparity in Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rates across countries can often be attributed to economic and demographic factors. For instance, China, India, and the United States, with mortality rates of 81106.76, 38721.26, and 34673.37 respectively, reflect their large aging populations and the prevalence of industrialized lifestyles. These factors contribute to higher incidences of Parkinson's disease, a condition more common among older adults.

Conversely, smaller nations like Nauru and Niue report significantly lower rates, at 0.14 and 0.16 respectively, possibly due to lower population densities and different lifestyle factors. These countries may also benefit from less exposure to environmental toxins, which have been linked to the disease.

Healthcare Systems and Policy Impacts

The effectiveness of healthcare systems and national health policies also play a crucial role in managing Parkinson's disease and its mortality rates. Countries with robust healthcare infrastructures, such as Japan and Germany, which have rates of 12853.89 and 12572.91, respectively, tend to have better diagnostic and treatment facilities. This can lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective management of the disease.

In contrast, countries with emerging healthcare systems may struggle with late diagnosis and inadequate treatment options, contributing to higher mortality rates. This trend is evident in countries with significant increases in mortality rates, underscoring the need for improved healthcare access and policy interventions.

Year-over-Year Trends and Significant Changes

Analyzing year-over-year changes reveals notable trends and shifts in Parkinson's disease mortality rates. Germany experienced one of the largest increases, with a rise of 1064.09 (9.2%), which could be attributed to an aging population and increased life expectancy. Meanwhile, the United States saw an increase of 1906.11 (5.8%), reflecting similar demographic trends.

On the other hand, France and the Netherlands saw decreases of 239.61 (-3.1%) and 126.56 (-6.4%) respectively, potentially indicating successful healthcare interventions and awareness programs aimed at early detection and management of Parkinson's disease. These reductions highlight the impact of targeted healthcare policies and improved public health strategies.

Implications for Global Health Strategies

The data on Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rates underscores the importance of global health strategies that address the unique challenges posed by this disease. Countries with high mortality rates, such as China and India, may benefit from investing in healthcare infrastructure and research into disease prevention and management.

Meanwhile, nations with low mortality rates could serve as models for effective health policies and community-based healthcare initiatives. By fostering international collaboration and sharing best practices, there is potential to reduce the global burden of Parkinson's disease and improve quality of life for those affected.

Frequently Asked Questions About Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate in 2018

Which country had the highest Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018?

China had the highest Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018, with 81,107 deaths per 100,000 people.

Which country had the lowest Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018?

Nauru had the lowest Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018, with 0.14 deaths per 100,000 people.

What was the average Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018?

The average Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018 was 1,668 deaths per 100,000 people.

What was the median Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018?

The median Parkinson's disease mortality rate in 2018 was 222 deaths per 100,000 people.

What are the top 3 countries with the highest Parkinson's disease mortality rates in 2018?

The top 3 countries with the highest Parkinson's disease mortality rates in 2018 were China, India, and the United States.

How many countries are included in the dataset for Parkinson's disease mortality rates in 2018?

The dataset for Parkinson's disease mortality rates in 2018 includes 194 countries.

Insights by country

Mozambique

In 2018, Mozambique had a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 352.65 per 100,000 people, ranking #74 out of 194 countries. This rate is notably higher than the global average, indicating significant health challenges within the country. Contributing factors include limited access to healthcare services, a lack of awareness about neurological disorders, and a growing aging population that may be more susceptible to such diseases.

Spain

In 2018, Spain ranked #12 globally with a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 4752.1 per 100,000 people. This rate is notably higher than the global average, indicating a significant health challenge within the country. Contributing factors include Spain's aging population, which is more susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases, and healthcare policies that may prioritize treatment over prevention in chronic illness management.

El Salvador

In 2018, El Salvador had a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 265.92 per 100,000 people, ranking #88 out of 194 countries. This rate is notably higher than the global average, indicating a significant health concern within the country.

Factors contributing to this statistic include El Salvador's aging population and limited access to healthcare resources, which can hinder early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases like Parkinson's. Additionally, the country's economic challenges may affect overall public health initiatives and awareness programs.

Vanuatu

In 2018, Vanuatu had a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 7.4 per 100,000 people, ranking #172 out of 194 countries. This rate is notably lower than the global average, indicating a relatively lesser impact of this disease compared to regions with higher prevalence. Contributing factors may include Vanuatu's younger demographic profile and limited access to healthcare resources, which can affect disease diagnosis and reporting.

Kuwait

Kuwait's Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate was 33.29 per 100,000 people in 2018, ranking #147 out of 194 countries. This rate is higher than many countries in the region, reflecting a growing health concern as Kuwait faces an aging population and increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Contributing factors include lifestyle choices and limited public health initiatives aimed at early detection and management of chronic conditions.

Maldives

In 2018, the Maldives had a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 12.88 per 100,000 people, ranking #167 out of 194 countries. This rate is notably higher than that of neighboring countries, reflecting potential challenges in healthcare access and disease management. Contributing factors include the Maldives' limited healthcare infrastructure and a relatively small population, which can exacerbate the impact of neurological disorders.

Pakistan

In 2018, Pakistan recorded a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 4997.66 per 100,000 people, ranking #11 out of 194 countries. This rate is significantly higher than many neighboring countries, indicating a pressing health concern. Contributing factors include a lack of comprehensive healthcare infrastructure, limited access to neurological care, and a growing aging population, which is more susceptible to neurodegenerative diseases.

Haiti

In 2018, Haiti recorded a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 259.76 per 100,000 people, ranking #89 out of 194 countries. This rate is notably higher than many of its Caribbean neighbors, indicating a significant public health concern. Contributing factors include Haiti's limited healthcare infrastructure, high poverty rates, and lack of access to neurological care, which impede early diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases.

Lesotho

In 2018, Lesotho had a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 52.2 per 100,000 people, ranking #138 out of 194 countries. This rate is notably higher than the global average, highlighting significant health challenges within the nation. Contributing factors include Lesotho's high prevalence of poverty and limited access to healthcare services, which exacerbate the impact of chronic diseases like Parkinson's.

Namibia

In 2018, Namibia had a Parkinson's Disease Mortality Rate of 37.1 per 100,000 people, ranking #145 out of 194 countries. This rate is higher than the global average, indicating a significant public health concern. Contributing factors include Namibia's limited healthcare infrastructure and a growing aging population, which may exacerbate the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's.

Data Source

Deaths from Parkinson's disease | Our World in Data

Our World in Data is a research initiative that provides comprehensive global statistics on various topics, including health, economics, and education. The dataset on deaths from Parkinson's disease offers country-level statistics on mortality rates associated with the disease, facilitating comparisons across different nations.

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