Denmark Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Denmark's birth rate was 9.4 in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's birth rate stood at 9.4 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 9.4 by 2025. Denmark ranked 159th globally.
Denmark's birth rate has undergone a significant decline over the past six decades. The country's birth rate peaked in 1966 at 18.40, a time when many European nations were experiencing high fertility rates. Since then, it has steadily decreased, reaching a record low of 9.42 in 2025, ranking the country 159th globally. This trend is not unique to Denmark, as its closest peer, Luxembourg, also experienced a birth rate of 9.50 in 2025, while Moldova's rate was slightly lower at 9.39. The decline in birth rates in Denmark and other developed economies is largely attributed to factors such as urbanization, education, and changing social norms. A continued trend of low birth rates could lead to labor shortages and increased pressure on pension systems, making it essential for policymakers to address these issues through targeted policies and incentives.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 9.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 9.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.4 | −0.3 | #159 |
| 2023 | 9.7 | −0.2 | #55 |
| 2022 | 9.9 | −0.9 | #54 |
| 2021 | 10.8 | +0.4 | #61 |
| 2020 | 10.4 | −0.1 | #55 |
| 2019 | 10.5 | −0.1 | #53 |
| 2018 | 10.6 | +0.0 | #51 |
| 2017 | 10.6 | −0.2 | #44 |
| 2016 | 10.8 | +0.6 | #47 |
| 2015 | 10.2 | +0.1 | #31 |
| 2014 | 10.1 | +0.1 | #27 |
| 2013 | 10.0 | −0.4 | #26 |
| 2012 | 10.4 | −0.2 | #31 |
| 2011 | 10.6 | −0.8 | #29 |
| 2010 | 11.4 | +0.0 | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's birth rate was 9.4 in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's birth rate peaked at 18.4 in 1966.
The lowest birth rate in Denmark was 9.4 in 2025.
Denmark ranks 159th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's birth rate is projected to reach 9.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Denmark in 2025 was 9.4. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_birth-rate,
title = {Denmark Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}