Asthma deaths reach decade-high levels and number of Australians dying of dementia grows
Summary
Australian Bureau of Statistics data recorded 188,421 deaths in 2025. Dementia caused 19,019 deaths, more than 10% of the total, while asthma deaths reached their highest level in a decade.Key Facts
- Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, was the leading cause of death in Australia for the second year in a row.
- Ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, lung cancer and chronic respiratory disease were also among the leading causes of death in 2025.
- An estimated 446,500 Australians live with dementia, and 1.7 million people are involved in their care.
- Asthma caused 484 deaths in 2025, compared with 478 in 2024; women accounted for almost two-thirds of asthma deaths.
- Drug-induced deaths rose to 2,063 in 2025 from 2,007 in 2024, with opioids and benzodiazepines the most common drug classes involved.
- The ABS reported substantial growth in deaths after stimulant use, including methamphetamine.
- Suicide was the leading cause of premature death for males and females; men accounted for almost three-quarters of these deaths.
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