Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Denmark
Denmark: Infant mortality rate was 3.53 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.53
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
166th
of 201 countries
All-time high
29.02
in 1950
All-time low
3.29
in 2020
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Infant mortality rate in Denmark, 1950–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality rate in Denmark stood at 3.53.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Denmark peaked at 29.02 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 3.29, in 2020.
Denmark ranks 166th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rate in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 29.02 | — |
| 1951 | 28.5 | -1.8% |
| 1952 | 27.88 | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 27.08 | -2.9% |
| 1954 | 26.1 | -3.6% |
| 1955 | 25.04 | -4.0% |
| 1956 | 24.03 | -4.1% |
| 1957 | 23.11 | -3.8% |
| 1958 | 22.39 | -3.1% |
| 1959 | 21.85 | -2.4% |
| 1960 | 21.38 | -2.1% |
| 1961 | 20.88 | -2.4% |
| 1962 | 20.29 | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 19.6 | -3.4% |
| 1964 | 18.81 | -4.0% |
| 1965 | 17.93 | -4.7% |
| 1966 | 16.98 | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 16.05 | -5.5% |
| 1968 | 15.25 | -5.0% |
| 1969 | 14.6 | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 13.96 | -4.4% |
| 1971 | 13.22 | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 12.4 | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 11.6 | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 10.86 | -6.4% |
| 1975 | 10.2 | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 9.63 | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 9.15 | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 8.75 | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 8.44 | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 8.19 | -2.9% |
| 1981 | 8 | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 7.88 | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 7.83 | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 7.85 | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 7.9 | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 7.96 | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 7.97 | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 7.88 | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 7.66 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 7.33 | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 6.91 | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 6.45 | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 6.02 | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 5.66 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 5.37 | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 5.14 | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 4.96 | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 4.84 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 4.75 | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 4.67 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 4.59 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 4.48 | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 4.36 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 4.22 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 4.07 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 3.91 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 3.78 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 3.66 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 3.57 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 3.51 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 3.49 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 3.5 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 3.51 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 3.52 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 3.52 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 3.49 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3.43 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 3.37 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 3.32 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 3.29 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 3.3 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 3.35 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 3.43 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 3.53 | +2.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3.53 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61, 98% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3.53 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.42, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25.5 | 21.85 | 29.02 | 10 |
| 1960s | 18.18 | 14.6 | 21.38 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.82 | 8.44 | 13.96 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.91 | 7.66 | 8.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.74 | 4.75 | 7.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.13 | 3.57 | 4.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.47 | 3.32 | 3.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 | 3.29 | 3.53 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 163 New Zealand 4.02 compare
- 164 United Arab Emirates 3.78 compare
- 165 Poland 3.61 compare
- 167 Ireland 3.43 compare
- 168 France 3.43 compare
- 169 Switzerland 3.42 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)
- 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 infant mortality rate in Denmark?
- Infant mortality rate in Denmark was 3.53 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 29.02 in 1950.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.29 in 2020.
- How does Denmark rank for infant mortality rate?
- Denmark ranks 166th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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