How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and European Union?

6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.

Where does this data come from?

Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Denmark vs European Union: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59

Denmark

83.9%

in 2021

European Union

73.5%

in 2021

Denmark rank

1st

European Union rank

2nd

Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 over time

Denmark
European Union

How they compare

Denmark currently reports 83.9% against 73.5% in European Union, a difference of 10.4%.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times European Union's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 1st and European Union ranks 2nd of 185 countries.

Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Denmark	European Union	Difference	Ahead
2000s	82.4%	76.9%	5.4%	Denmark
2010s	84.1%	80.7%	3.4%	Denmark
2020s	83.5%	75.3%	8.2%	Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59, Denmark or European Union?: Denmark, at 83.9% against 73.5% in European Union as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 between Denmark and European Union?: 10.4%, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and European Union?: 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Denmark and European Union rank globally for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?: Denmark ranks 1st and European Union ranks 2nd of 185 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59)
Unit: % of total deaths ages 15-59
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 232 places, 1,392 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 15-59 expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.