1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Denmark
Denmark: 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty was 0.5043 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Denmark, 2003–2022
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Denmark is 0.5043, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 44.1% on the previous year and down 62.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Denmark peaked at 1.61 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2014.
Denmark ranks 32nd of 62 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0.7995 | — |
| 2004 | 1.17 | +46.2% |
| 2005 | 0.4875 | -58.3% |
| 2006 | 1.21 | +148.0% |
| 2007 | 0.4761 | -60.6% |
| 2008 | 1.61 | +239.0% |
| 2009 | 1.47 | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 1.33 | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 0.3741 | -71.9% |
| 2012 | 1.35 | +261.3% |
| 2013 | 0.5911 | -56.3% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5457 | — |
| 2016 | 0.4418 | -19.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5345 | — |
| 2019 | 0.3858 | -27.8% |
| 2020 | 0.9026 | +134.0% |
| 2022 | 0.5043 | -44.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 0.5043 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1736, 2.9× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 0.5043 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.1683, 3.0× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.03 | 0.4761 | 1.61 | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.5557 | 0 | 1.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7035 | 0.5043 | 0.9026 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1019 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,179 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4524 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0247 units per person (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Denmark?
- 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty in Denmark was 0.5043 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1.61 in 2008.
- What is the lowest 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2014.
- How does Denmark rank for 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty?
- Denmark ranks 32nd out of 62 countries with data for 2022.
- Is 1.1.1 children living in households in extreme poverty rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 1.1.1 Children living in households in extreme poverty (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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