Tuberculosis deaths by region in Denmark
Denmark: Tuberculosis deaths by region was 12 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12 deaths
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
163rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
60 deaths
in 2000
All-time low
10 deaths
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Denmark, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 12 deaths for tuberculosis deaths by region in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths by region in Denmark peaked at 60 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10 deaths, in 2021.
Denmark ranks 163rd of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Denmark, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 60 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 56 deaths | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 49 deaths | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 37 deaths | -24.5% |
| 2004 | 43 deaths | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 34 deaths | -20.9% |
| 2006 | 27 deaths | -20.6% |
| 2007 | 31 deaths | +14.8% |
| 2008 | 17 deaths | -45.2% |
| 2009 | 29 deaths | +70.6% |
| 2010 | 39 deaths | +34.5% |
| 2011 | 21 deaths | -46.2% |
| 2012 | 26 deaths | +23.8% |
| 2013 | 19 deaths | -26.9% |
| 2014 | 15 deaths | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 20 deaths | +33.3% |
| 2016 | 25 deaths | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 16 deaths | -36.0% |
| 2018 | 12 deaths | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 17 deaths | +41.7% |
| 2020 | 12 deaths | -29.4% |
| 2021 | 10 deaths | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 11 deaths | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 12 deaths | +9.1% |
| 2024 | 12 deaths | +0.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 12 deaths is below the median for high income countries, which is 22 deaths, 55% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 12 deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40 deaths, 30% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.3 deaths | 17 deaths | 60 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 21 deaths | 12 deaths | 39 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.4 deaths | 10 deaths | 12 deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 162 New Zealand 14 deaths compare
- 163 North Macedonia 12 deaths compare
- 165 French Polynesia 11 deaths compare
- 165 Jordan 11 deaths 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 tuberculosis deaths by region in Denmark?
- Tuberculosis deaths by region in Denmark was 12 deaths in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 60 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 deaths in 2021.
- How does Denmark rank for tuberculosis deaths by region?
- Denmark ranks 163rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis deaths by region rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated number of deaths from tuberculosis in each region.