Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark

Denmark: Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate was 2.31 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.31 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 171.9%
World rank
127th
of 192 countries
All-time high
10.84 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-3.21 % change on previous year
in 2023
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark, 2001–2024

-505102001201220242001: 7.1 % change on previous year2002: 7.2 % change on previous year2003: 2.9 % change on previous year2004: 8.1 % change on previous year2005: 4.6 % change on previous year2006: 10.3 % change on previous year2007: 6.3 % change on previous year2008: 7.9 % change on previous year2009: 9.7 % change on previous year2010: 5.9 % change on previous year2011: 1.3 % change on previous year2012: 2 % change on previous year2013: 2.4 % change on previous year2014: 2.3 % change on previous year2015: 2.8 % change on previous year2016: 5 % change on previous year2017: 4.9 % change on previous year2018: 3.8 % change on previous year2019: 6.3 % change on previous year2020: 8.6 % change on previous year2021: 10.8 % change on previous year2022: -1.3 % change on previous year2023: -3.2 % change on previous year2024: 2.3 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark stood at 2.31 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 171.9% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark peaked at 10.84 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -3.21 % change on previous year, in 2023.

That places Denmark 127th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark, 2001 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2001 7.1 % change on previous year —
2002 7.19 % change on previous year +1.3%
2003 2.92 % change on previous year -59.4%
2004 8.12 % change on previous year +178.2%
2005 4.63 % change on previous year -42.9%
2006 10.26 % change on previous year +121.6%
2007 6.28 % change on previous year -38.8%
2008 7.91 % change on previous year +25.9%
2009 9.65 % change on previous year +21.9%
2010 5.94 % change on previous year -38.4%
2011 1.32 % change on previous year -77.8%
2012 2.02 % change on previous year +52.9%
2013 2.38 % change on previous year +18.1%
2014 2.32 % change on previous year -2.6%
2015 2.76 % change on previous year +19.3%
2016 5 % change on previous year +80.9%
2017 4.91 % change on previous year -1.8%
2018 3.83 % change on previous year -21.9%
2019 6.32 % change on previous year +64.9%
2020 8.6 % change on previous year +36.1%
2021 10.84 % change on previous year +26.0%
2022 -1.29 % change on previous year -111.9%
2023 -3.21 % change on previous year +150.0%
2024 2.31 % change on previous year -171.9%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 2.31 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.23 % change on previous year, 44% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 2.31 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.02 % change on previous year, 46% of the median. (52 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.12 % change on previous year 2.92 % change on previous year 10.26 % change on previous year 9
2010s 3.68 % change on previous year 1.32 % change on previous year 6.32 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.45 % change on previous year -3.21 % change on previous year 10.84 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 124 Italy 2.61 % change on previous year compare
  2. 125 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.59 % change on previous year compare
  3. 126 Mexico 2.49 % change on previous year compare
  4. 128 France 2.22 % change on previous year compare
  5. 129 Slovakia 2.1 % change on previous year compare
  6. 130 Mauritius 2.01 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark?
Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate in Denmark was 2.31 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 10.84 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was -3.21 % change on previous year in 2023.
How does Denmark rank for healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate?
Denmark ranks 127th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
Is healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Healthcare expenditure vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Healthcare expenditure vs gdp, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
192 places, 4,364 data points, 2001–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Healthcare expenditure vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.