Denmark vs Netherlands: Healthy life expectancy based on self-perceived health

Denmark
76.8
in 2024
Netherlands
77.9
in 2024
Denmark rank
13th
Netherlands rank
10th

Healthy life expectancy based on self-perceived health over time

  • Denmark
  • Netherlands
020406080200420142024

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 77.9 against 76.8 in Denmark, a difference of 1.1.

Across all 20 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

Denmark ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 10th of 31 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 73.7 76.66 2.96 Netherlands
2010s 75.34 78 2.66 Netherlands
2020s 75.68 77.88 2.2 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher healthy life expectancy based on self-perceived health, Denmark or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 77.9 against 76.8 in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in healthy life expectancy based on self-perceived health between Denmark and Netherlands?
1.1, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Netherlands?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Denmark and Netherlands rank globally for healthy life expectancy based on self-perceived health?
Denmark ranks 13th and Netherlands ranks 10th of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Healthy life expectancy based on self-perceived health. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Healthy life expectancy based on self-perceived health
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
33 places, 645 data points, 2004–2024
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