The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to reach 334,109 by 2050 in Greece, marking a 41.3% increase from 2025 (236,473), according to a report by Alzheimer Europe.
By 2050, the disease will be more frequent in women than in men (215,911 women affected, 118,198 men).
In the EU last year, 9,065,706 people had dementia, a number corresponding to 2.02% of the population, and by 2050 the number is estimated to reach 14,335,790, i.e., a 58% increase. Overall for Europe (countries inside and outside the EU), the number of people with dementia in 2050 is estimated to be 19,905,856 (a 64% increase compared to today).
One-third of people with dementia will be concentrated in Germany (2.7 million), France (2.3 million), and Italy (2.2 million).
The report emphasizes that it is necessary to ensure that clinics in the EU have the infrastructure for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients, as there are “many promising” therapies.
“The number of people living with dementia continues to increase, and governments must take measures to ensure that society is ready to support people with the condition, their families, and caregivers, so that they can live well with the disease,” the report specifically states.
It adds that “research agendas must prioritize giving dementia the attention it deserves.”
Source: Kathimerini
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