Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Denmark
Denmark: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 205 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
205
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
142nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
2,218
in 1951
All-time low
198
in 2014
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in Denmark, 1951–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Denmark stood at 205.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Denmark peaked at 2,218 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 198, in 2014.
That places Denmark 142nd out of 200 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.
Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2,218 | — |
| 1952 | 2,138 | -3.6% |
| 1953 | 2,095 | -2.0% |
| 1954 | 2,013 | -3.9% |
| 1955 | 1,919 | -4.7% |
| 1956 | 1,844 | -3.9% |
| 1957 | 1,751 | -5.0% |
| 1958 | 1,664 | -5.0% |
| 1959 | 1,602 | -3.7% |
| 1960 | 1,588 | -0.9% |
| 1961 | 1,581 | -0.4% |
| 1962 | 1,555 | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 1,565 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 1,555 | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 1,513 | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 1,473 | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 1,355 | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 1,186 | -12.5% |
| 1969 | 1,062 | -10.5% |
| 1970 | 990 | -6.8% |
| 1971 | 964 | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 931 | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 851 | -8.6% |
| 1974 | 776 | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 729 | -6.1% |
| 1976 | 659 | -9.6% |
| 1977 | 581 | -11.8% |
| 1978 | 540 | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 510 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 476 | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 441 | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 416 | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 404 | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 402 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 416 | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 432 | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 443 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 453 | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 459 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 456 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 440 | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 424 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 405 | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 386 | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 372 | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 351 | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 334 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 322 | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 313 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 310 | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 302 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 290 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 280 | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 272 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 261 | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 252 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 242 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 234 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 226 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 220 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 212 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 203 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 199 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 198 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 201 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 207 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 209 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 206 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 203 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 201 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 205 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 203 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 199 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 205 | +3.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 205 is below the median for high income countries, which is 215, 95% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 205 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 248, 83% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,916 | 1,602 | 2,218 | 9 |
| 1960s | 1,443 | 1,062 | 1,588 | 10 |
| 1970s | 753.1 | 510 | 990 | 10 |
| 1980s | 434.2 | 402 | 476 | 10 |
| 1990s | 380.3 | 313 | 456 | 10 |
| 2000s | 266.9 | 226 | 310 | 10 |
| 2010s | 205.8 | 198 | 220 | 10 |
| 2020s | 202.6 | 199 | 205 | 5 |
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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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,179 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Denmark?
- Number of infant deaths in Denmark was 205 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2,218 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 198 in 2014.
- How does Denmark rank for number of infant deaths?
- Denmark ranks 142nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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