Deaths by age group in Denmark
Denmark: Deaths by age group was 619 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
619 deaths
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
43rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
655 deaths
in 2022
All-time low
12 deaths
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Deaths by age group in Denmark, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 619 deaths for deaths by age group in 2023.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Denmark peaked at 655 deaths in 2022 and was at its lowest, 12 deaths, in 1950.
Denmark ranks 43rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths by age group in Denmark, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12 deaths | — |
| 1951 | 13 deaths | +8.3% |
| 1952 | 15 deaths | +15.4% |
| 1953 | 15 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 15 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 15 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 16 deaths | +6.7% |
| 1957 | 18 deaths | +12.5% |
| 1958 | 18 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 20 deaths | +11.1% |
| 1960 | 21 deaths | +5.0% |
| 1961 | 20 deaths | -4.8% |
| 1962 | 22 deaths | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 22 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 22 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 22 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 25 deaths | +13.6% |
| 1967 | 25 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 27 deaths | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 30 deaths | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 32 deaths | +6.7% |
| 1971 | 35 deaths | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 38 deaths | +8.6% |
| 1973 | 45 deaths | +18.4% |
| 1974 | 48 deaths | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 51 deaths | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 62 deaths | +21.6% |
| 1977 | 62 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 68 deaths | +9.7% |
| 1979 | 82 deaths | +20.6% |
| 1980 | 86 deaths | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 87 deaths | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 86 deaths | -1.1% |
| 1983 | 106 deaths | +23.3% |
| 1984 | 113 deaths | +6.6% |
| 1985 | 124 deaths | +9.7% |
| 1986 | 125 deaths | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 141 deaths | +12.8% |
| 1988 | 151 deaths | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 172 deaths | +13.9% |
| 1990 | 175 deaths | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 184 deaths | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 195 deaths | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 214 deaths | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 212 deaths | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 233 deaths | +9.9% |
| 1996 | 230 deaths | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 232 deaths | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 242 deaths | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 261 deaths | +7.9% |
| 2000 | 264 deaths | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 287 deaths | +8.7% |
| 2002 | 303 deaths | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 311 deaths | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 324 deaths | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 340 deaths | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 346 deaths | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 352 deaths | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 404 deaths | +14.8% |
| 2009 | 412 deaths | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 414 deaths | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 466 deaths | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 459 deaths | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 508 deaths | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 509 deaths | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 538 deaths | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 520 deaths | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 544 deaths | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 569 deaths | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 547 deaths | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 582 deaths | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 631 deaths | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 655 deaths | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 619 deaths | -5.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 619 deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 115 deaths, 5.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 619 deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 189.5 deaths, 3.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15.7 deaths | 12 deaths | 20 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 23.6 deaths | 20 deaths | 30 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 52.3 deaths | 32 deaths | 82 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 119.1 deaths | 86 deaths | 172 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 217.8 deaths | 175 deaths | 261 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 334.3 deaths | 264 deaths | 412 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 507.4 deaths | 414 deaths | 569 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 621.75 deaths | 582 deaths | 655 deaths | 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 deaths by age group in Denmark?
- Deaths by age group in Denmark was 619 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 655 deaths in 2022.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 deaths in 1950.
- How does Denmark rank for deaths by age group?
- Denmark ranks 43rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.