Measles number unvaccinated in Denmark
Denmark: Measles number unvaccinated was 3,085 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Measles number unvaccinated in Denmark, 1987–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles number unvaccinated in Denmark is 3,085, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Denmark peaked at 15,692 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 666.65, in 2000.
That places Denmark 133rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Measles number unvaccinated in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 9,892 | — |
| 1988 | 15,692 | +58.6% |
| 1989 | 11,533 | -26.5% |
| 1990 | 9,629 | -16.5% |
| 1991 | 8,760 | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 9,629 | +9.9% |
| 1993 | 12,602 | +30.9% |
| 1994 | 8,143 | -35.4% |
| 1995 | 8,288 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 10,575 | +27.6% |
| 1997 | 11,096 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 6,125 | -44.8% |
| 1999 | 5,383 | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 666.65 | -87.6% |
| 2001 | 4,029 | +504.3% |
| 2002 | 3,336 | -17.2% |
| 2003 | 2,608 | -21.8% |
| 2004 | 2,593 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 3,254 | +25.5% |
| 2006 | 6,491 | +99.5% |
| 2007 | 7,177 | +10.6% |
| 2008 | 8,490 | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 10,469 | +23.3% |
| 2010 | 9,723 | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 8,309 | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 6,194 | -25.5% |
| 2013 | 6,514 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 5,773 | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 5,159 | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 3,514 | -31.9% |
| 2017 | 1,826 | -48.0% |
| 2018 | 3,114 | +70.5% |
| 2019 | 2,479 | -20.4% |
| 2020 | 3,707 | +49.5% |
| 2021 | 3,079 | -16.9% |
| 2022 | 3,146 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 3,085 | -2.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 3,085 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 3,085 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,054, 61% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Measles number unvaccinated in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +504.3% | 666.65 | 4,029 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12,372 | 9,892 | 15,692 | 3 |
| 1990s | 9,023 | 5,383 | 12,602 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,911 | 666.65 | 10,469 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,261 | 1,826 | 9,723 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,254 | 3,079 | 3,707 | 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 31 (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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Denmark?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Denmark was 3,085 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 15,692 in 1988.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 666.65 in 2000.
- How does Denmark rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Denmark ranks 133rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Measles number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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