Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Denmark
Denmark: Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe was 59.5% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Denmark, 2014–2023
Source: Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Denmark is 59.5%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Denmark peaked at 63.8% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 59.5%, in 2023.
That places Denmark 5th out of 20 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 63.8% | — |
| 2015 | 63.6% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 60.9% | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 60.6% | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 60.7% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 60.4% | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 60.3% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 61.0% | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 59.9% | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 59.5% | -0.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 59.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 39.2%, 1.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 59.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 46.6%, 1.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 61.7% | 60.4% | 63.8% | 6 |
| 2020s | 60.2% | 59.5% | 61.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More health data for Denmark
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.4338 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Denmark?
- Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe in Denmark was 59.5% in 2023, according to Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 63.8% in 2014.
- What is the lowest colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.5% in 2023.
- How does Denmark rank for colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe?
- Denmark ranks 5th out of 20 countries with data for 2023.
- Is colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in europe rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Colon and rectum cancer screening coverage in Europe. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Share of people aged 50 to 74 years who have been screened for colon and rectum cancer within the previous 2 years.