Australia records decade high asthma deaths and surging dementia fatalities

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Affects Australia · Covered in 2 countries

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Dementia caused over 10% of Australian deaths in 2025 as asthma mortality hit a decade peak.

New figures show dementia caused over 10% of deaths in Australia in 2025, marking a grim milestone for the condition. At the same time, fatalities from asthma climbed to their highest level in 10 years. The Australian Bureau of Statistics published the mortality figures on Tuesday.

Total deathsThere were 188,421 total deaths registered across the country in 2025.
Dementia tollDementia and Alzheimer disease accounted for 19,019 of those registered fatalities.
Data sourceThe Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest mortality figures.

Why it matters

Understanding population mortality trends helps health authorities allocate resources and target preventative campaigns against chronic conditions. Rising figures for long-term illnesses like dementia and asthma highlight growing pressures on the healthcare system.

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188,421deaths registered in 2025

19,019deaths caused by dementia

10%all deaths caused by dementia

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that dementia accounted for more than 10% of all deaths in 2025, while asthma deaths reached a decade high.

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