Dementia is associated with complex needs and high levels of dependency and morbidity in its later stages, requiring a range of health and social care, including long-term care services. A diagnosis is the first step to accessing these services.

Indicates (yes/no) if data is available on the dementia diagnostic rate. The dementia diagnostic rate is defined as the proportion of the estimated number of older people (60+ years) living with dementia in the country who have a dementia diagnosis with the number of people predicted to have dementia based on population prevalence estimates.

Coverage: All persons living with dementia aged 60+ years. Reference period: Most recent calendar year for which data are available. This will serve as the 'reference' year. Numerator: The best estimate of the total number of persons diagnosed with dementia in the reference year. If available, provide numerator cases by age and sex cohorts, including the following age groups: 60-64 years; 65-69 years; 70-74 years; 75-79 years; 80-84 years; 85-89 years; 90+ years. Denominator: The estimated total number of people with dementia aged 60 years and over during the reference year. If available, please provide denominator cases by age and sex cohorts, including the following age groups: 60-64 years; 65-69 years; 70-74 years; 75-79 years; 80-84 years; 85-89 years; 90+ years. Alternatively, the denominator will be based on WHO prevalence estimates

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