Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Denmark
Denmark: Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters was 10.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Denmark, 2015–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Denmark is 10.24, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 63.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Denmark peaked at 76.74 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.
That places Denmark 20th out of 140 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 22.93 | — |
| 2021 | 29.56 | +28.9% |
| 2022 | 76.74 | +159.6% |
| 2023 | 27.64 | -64.0% |
| 2024 | 10.24 | -63.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 10.24 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.59, 17.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 10.24 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.47, 21.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 33.42 | 10.24 | 76.74 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 17 Iraq 12.96
- 18 New Zealand 12.74 compare
- 19 Switzerland 11.57 compare
- 21 France 7.78 compare
- 22 United Arab Emirates 7.41 compare
- 23 South Korea 6.97 compare
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 31 (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Denmark?
- Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters in Denmark was 10.24 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 76.74 in 2022.
- What is the lowest deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
- How does Denmark rank for deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters?
- Denmark ranks 20th out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and missing persons due to natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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