Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Denmark
Denmark: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 158 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
158
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
139th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1,234
in 1963
All-time low
148
in 2022
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Denmark, 1961–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 158 for number of neonatal deaths in 2024.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Denmark peaked at 1,234 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 148, in 2022.
Denmark ranks 139th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,210 | — |
| 1962 | 1,201 | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 1,234 | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 1,206 | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 1,198 | -0.7% |
| 1966 | 1,179 | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 1,045 | -11.4% |
| 1968 | 915 | -12.4% |
| 1969 | 830 | -9.3% |
| 1970 | 778 | -6.3% |
| 1971 | 773 | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 726 | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 648 | -10.7% |
| 1974 | 593 | -8.5% |
| 1975 | 546 | -7.9% |
| 1976 | 455 | -16.7% |
| 1977 | 395 | -13.2% |
| 1978 | 364 | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 330 | -9.3% |
| 1980 | 303 | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 272 | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 258 | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 245 | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 248 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 257 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 265 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 268 | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 275 | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 278 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 277 | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 271 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 274 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 267 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 270 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 267 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 258 | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 254 | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 244 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 238 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 232 | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 219 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 209 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 205 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 202 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 197 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 194 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 186 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 182 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 174 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 174 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 165 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 164 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 161 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 164 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 167 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 173 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 169 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 164 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 158 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 154 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 159 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 148 | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 151 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 158 | +4.6% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 158 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 158 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 95% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,113 | 830 | 1,234 | 9 |
| 1970s | 560.8 | 330 | 778 | 10 |
| 1980s | 266.9 | 245 | 303 | 10 |
| 1990s | 262 | 238 | 277 | 10 |
| 2000s | 200 | 174 | 232 | 10 |
| 2010s | 165.9 | 158 | 174 | 10 |
| 2020s | 154 | 148 | 159 | 5 |
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)
- 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 neonatal deaths in Denmark?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Denmark was 158 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,234 in 1963.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 148 in 2022.
- How does Denmark rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Denmark ranks 139th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. 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 neonatal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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