Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in Denmark
Denmark: Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region was 12,700 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in Denmark, 2000–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in Denmark is 12,700, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in Denmark peaked at 21,349 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 12,215, in 2019.
That places Denmark 107th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20,974 | — |
| 2001 | 21,349 | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 20,831 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 20,222 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 18,934 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 17,855 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 17,295 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 16,901 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 16,006 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 15,808 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 15,394 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 14,138 | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 13,968 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 13,636 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 13,001 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 13,408 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 13,210 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 13,058 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 13,109 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 12,215 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 12,228 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 12,700 | +3.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 12,700 is above the median for high income countries, which is 11,632, 1.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 12,700 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,921, 51% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18,618 | 15,808 | 21,349 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,514 | 12,215 | 15,394 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,464 | 12,228 | 12,700 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in Denmark?
- Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region in Denmark was 12,700 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 21,349 in 2001.
- What is the lowest deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,215 in 2019.
- How does Denmark rank for deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region?
- Denmark ranks 107th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. 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 Deaths from cardiovascular diseases by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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