According to a study by the Korean government, it is estimated that by 2040, more than 10% of South Koreans over the age of 65 will have dementia. The “Korea Herald” quoted data from South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare on the 6th as reporting that the prevalence of dementia among people aged 65 and over was 9.17% in 2020 and dropped to 9.09% in 2025. This ratio is expected to rise again, reaching 10.34% by 2040 and 11.81% by 2050.

Zhitongcaijing · 1d ago
According to a study by the Korean government, it is estimated that by 2040, more than 10% of South Koreans over the age of 65 will have dementia. The “Korea Herald” quoted data from South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare on the 6th as reporting that the prevalence of dementia among people aged 65 and over was 9.17% in 2020 and dropped to 9.09% in 2025. This ratio is expected to rise again, reaching 10.34% by 2040 and 11.81% by 2050.