Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births) in Denmark
Denmark: Neonatal mortality rate was 2.7 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.7
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
162nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
16.14
in 1960
All-time low
2.5
in 2021
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Denmark, 1960–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in Denmark is 2.7, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Denmark peaked at 16.14 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.5, in 2021.
That places Denmark 162nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal mortality rate in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16.14 | — |
| 1961 | 15.89 | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 15.48 | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 14.99 | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 14.48 | -3.4% |
| 1965 | 13.96 | -3.6% |
| 1966 | 13.4 | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 12.81 | -4.4% |
| 1968 | 12.23 | -4.5% |
| 1969 | 11.63 | -4.9% |
| 1970 | 10.98 | -5.6% |
| 1971 | 10.29 | -6.2% |
| 1972 | 9.65 | -6.3% |
| 1973 | 9 | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 8.31 | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 7.61 | -8.4% |
| 1976 | 6.95 | -8.7% |
| 1977 | 6.37 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 5.9 | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 5.55 | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 5.3 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 5.09 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 4.92 | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 4.82 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 4.79 | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 4.81 | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 4.82 | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 4.77 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 4.67 | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 4.54 | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 4.38 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 4.21 | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 4.07 | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 3.97 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 3.9 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 3.86 | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 3.82 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 3.77 | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 3.7 | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 3.6 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 3.48 | -3.4% |
| 2001 | 3.36 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 3.26 | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 3.19 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 3.13 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 3.08 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 3 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 2.91 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 2.83 | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 2.78 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 2.78 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2.8 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 2.84 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 2.88 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 2.9 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 2.89 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 2.84 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 2.77 | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 2.68 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 2.59 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 2.52 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 2.5 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 2.54 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 2.62 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 2.7 | +3.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 2.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.62, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 2.7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.52, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.1 | 11.63 | 16.14 | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.06 | 5.55 | 10.98 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.85 | 4.54 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.93 | 3.6 | 4.38 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1 | 2.78 | 3.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 2.59 | 2.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.57 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 159 Switzerland 2.77 compare
- 160 Croatia 2.75 compare
- 161 Cyprus 2.71 compare
- 163 New Zealand 2.67 compare
- 164 Netherlands 2.62 compare
- 165 China 2.59 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 neonatal mortality rate in Denmark?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Denmark was 2.7 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 16.14 in 1960.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.5 in 2021.
- How does Denmark rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Denmark ranks 162nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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