Death rate road traffic injuries in Denmark
Denmark: Death rate road traffic injuries was 3.7 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
3.7
World rank
170th
of 182 countries
All-time high
9.6
in 2000
All-time low
3.5
in 2015
Years of data
5
2000–2019
Death rate road traffic injuries in Denmark, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rate road traffic injuries in Denmark is 3.7, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rate road traffic injuries in Denmark peaked at 9.6 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 2015.
That places Denmark 170th out of 182 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Death rate road traffic injuries in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.6 | — |
| 2005 | 6.5 | -32.3% |
| 2010 | 5 | -23.1% |
| 2015 | 3.5 | -30.0% |
| 2019 | 3.7 | +5.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.1, 61% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.7, 55% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.05 | 6.5 | 9.6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.07 | 3.5 | 5 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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Frequently asked questions
- What is death rate road traffic injuries in Denmark?
- Death rate road traffic injuries in Denmark was 3.7 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rate road traffic injuries recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 9.6 in 2000.
- What is the lowest death rate road traffic injuries recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 2015.
- How does Denmark rank for death rate road traffic injuries?
- Denmark ranks 170th out of 182 countries with data for 2019.
- Is death rate road traffic injuries rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rate road traffic injuries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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