Denmark vs Sweden: Deaths related to infectious diseases

Denmark
1,144
in 2023
Sweden
1,748
in 2023
Denmark rank
13th
Sweden rank
10th

Deaths related to infectious diseases over time

  • Denmark
  • Sweden
5007501.0k1.2k1.5k1.8k201120172023

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 1,748 against 1,144 in Denmark, a difference of 604.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.5 times Denmark's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 10th of 34 countries.

Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 579.56 1,284 704.33 Sweden
2020s 976 1,624 647.5 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher deaths related to infectious diseases, Denmark or Sweden?
Sweden, at 1,748 against 1,144 in Denmark as of 2023.
What is the difference in deaths related to infectious diseases between Denmark and Sweden?
604, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Sweden?
13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
How do Denmark and Sweden rank globally for deaths related to infectious diseases?
Denmark ranks 13th and Sweden ranks 10th of 34 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Deaths related to infectious diseases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Deaths related to infectious diseases
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
37 places, 491 data points, 2011–2024
Last refreshed