Child deaths by world region un data in Denmark

Denmark: Child deaths by world region un data was 199 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
199
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
148th
of 236 countries
All-time high
2,884
in 1950
All-time low
199
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Child deaths by world region un data in Denmark, 1950–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child deaths by world region un data in Denmark is 199, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths by world region un data in Denmark peaked at 2,884 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 199, in 2023.

That places Denmark 148th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 2,338 1,888 2,884 10
1960s 1,718 1,272 1,938 10
1970s 916.9 657 1,242 10
1980s 540.2 493 597 10
1990s 463.1 340 568 10
2000s 329.5 232 413 10
2010s 239.4 207 263 10
2020s 215 199 234 4

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 145 Sweden 240 compare
  2. 146 Uruguay 228 compare
  3. 147 Bhutan 226 compare
  4. 149 Kiribati 188 compare
  5. 150 Ireland 176 compare
  6. 151 Suriname 175 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths by world region un data in Denmark?
Child deaths by world region un data in Denmark was 199 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child deaths by world region un data recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 2,884 in 1950.
What is the lowest child deaths by world region un data recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 199 in 2023.
How does Denmark rank for child deaths by world region un data?
Denmark ranks 148th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is child deaths by world region un data rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths by world region un data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Child deaths by world region un data
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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