Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Denmark
Denmark: Under-five deaths was 231 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
231
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
146th
of 201 countries
All-time high
2,245
in 1955
All-time low
225
in 2023
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in Denmark, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths in Denmark stood at 231.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Denmark peaked at 2,245 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 225, in 2023.
Denmark ranks 146th of 201 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.
Under-five deaths in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2,245 | — |
| 1956 | 2,156 | -4.0% |
| 1957 | 2,051 | -4.9% |
| 1958 | 1,953 | -4.8% |
| 1959 | 1,883 | -3.6% |
| 1960 | 1,861 | -1.2% |
| 1961 | 1,847 | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 1,816 | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 1,822 | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 1,809 | -0.7% |
| 1965 | 1,765 | -2.4% |
| 1966 | 1,721 | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 1,601 | -7.0% |
| 1968 | 1,426 | -10.9% |
| 1969 | 1,292 | -9.4% |
| 1970 | 1,206 | -6.7% |
| 1971 | 1,161 | -3.7% |
| 1972 | 1,111 | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 1,021 | -8.1% |
| 1974 | 938 | -8.1% |
| 1975 | 883 | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 805 | -8.8% |
| 1977 | 719 | -10.7% |
| 1978 | 669 | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 630 | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 589 | -6.5% |
| 1981 | 547 | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 517 | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 501 | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 496 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 507 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 523 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 535 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 546 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 552 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 548 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 530 | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 510 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 488 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 467 | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 449 | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 426 | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 407 | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 393 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 381 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 375 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 365 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 350 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 337 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 325 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 311 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 299 | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 287 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 277 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 267 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 258 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 249 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 239 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 233 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 231 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 232 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 236 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 238 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 234 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 230 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 228 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 232 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 229 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 225 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 231 | +2.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 231 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 90% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 231 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 72% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,058 | 1,883 | 2,245 | 5 |
| 1960s | 1,696 | 1,292 | 1,861 | 10 |
| 1970s | 914.3 | 630 | 1,206 | 10 |
| 1980s | 531.3 | 496 | 589 | 10 |
| 1990s | 459.9 | 381 | 548 | 10 |
| 2000s | 319.3 | 267 | 375 | 10 |
| 2010s | 238 | 230 | 258 | 10 |
| 2020s | 229 | 225 | 232 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Denmark?
- Under-five deaths in Denmark was 231 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2,245 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 225 in 2023.
- How does Denmark rank for under-five deaths?
- Denmark ranks 146th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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