Deaths from malnutrition in Denmark
Denmark: Deaths from malnutrition was 0.09 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Deaths from malnutrition in Denmark, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths from malnutrition in Denmark is 0.09 deaths, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 99.5% on the previous year and down 99.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths from malnutrition in Denmark peaked at 73.26 deaths in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.09 deaths, in 2021.
That places Denmark 188th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths from malnutrition in Denmark, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51.52 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 33.51 deaths | -35.0% |
| 2002 | 72.77 deaths | +117.2% |
| 2003 | 55.81 deaths | -23.3% |
| 2004 | 73.26 deaths | +31.3% |
| 2005 | 46.67 deaths | -36.3% |
| 2006 | 47.96 deaths | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 31.64 deaths | -34.0% |
| 2008 | 14.47 deaths | -54.3% |
| 2009 | 23.35 deaths | +61.4% |
| 2010 | 17.6 deaths | -24.6% |
| 2011 | 17.06 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 5.6 deaths | -67.2% |
| 2013 | 20.61 deaths | +268.0% |
| 2014 | 7.79 deaths | -62.2% |
| 2015 | 12.25 deaths | +57.3% |
| 2016 | 17.16 deaths | +40.1% |
| 2017 | 7.63 deaths | -55.5% |
| 2018 | 15.49 deaths | +103.0% |
| 2019 | 18.69 deaths | +20.7% |
| 2020 | 16.56 deaths | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 0.09 deaths | -99.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 0.09 deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 11.37 deaths, 1% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 0.09 deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.11 deaths, 1% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.1 deaths | 14.47 deaths | 73.26 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.99 deaths | 5.6 deaths | 20.61 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.32 deaths | 0.09 deaths | 16.56 deaths | 2 |
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 from malnutrition in Denmark?
- Deaths from malnutrition in Denmark was 0.09 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths from malnutrition recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 73.26 deaths in 2004.
- What is the lowest deaths from malnutrition recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.09 deaths in 2021.
- How does Denmark rank for deaths from malnutrition?
- Denmark ranks 188th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is deaths from malnutrition rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from malnutrition. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from protein-energy malnutrition in both sexes.