Denmark Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Denmark's death rate was 10.4 in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's death rate stood at 10.4 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.4 by 2025. Denmark ranked 45th globally.
Denmark's death rate has exhibited a moderate fluctuation over the past six and a half decades, with an all-time peak of 12.10 in 1995 and a trough of 9.10 in 2014. The country's death rate currently stands at 10.36, ranking it 45th globally. In comparison, Chad's death rate is slightly higher at 10.38, while Austria's stands at 10.34. Denmark's death rate has generally trended downward since the 1995 peak, with some minor variations. Notably, the death rate decreased to 9.10 in 2014, but has since rebounded to its current level. This moderate increase suggests that demographic factors, such as aging population and health trends, may be contributing to the uptick. Should significant advancements in healthcare or changes in demographic trends occur, Denmark's death rate may continue to fluctuate, potentially trending downward in response to improved healthcare outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.4 | +0.6 | #45 |
| 2023 | 9.8 | −0.3 | #175 |
| 2022 | 10.1 | +0.3 | #170 |
| 2021 | 9.8 | +0.4 | #154 |
| 2020 | 9.4 | +0.1 | #154 |
| 2019 | 9.3 | −0.2 | #161 |
| 2018 | 9.5 | +0.3 | #167 |
| 2017 | 9.2 | +0.0 | #161 |
| 2016 | 9.2 | +0.0 | #160 |
| 2015 | 9.2 | +0.1 | #154 |
| 2014 | 9.1 | −0.2 | #151 |
| 2013 | 9.3 | −0.1 | #154 |
| 2012 | 9.4 | +0.0 | #156 |
| 2011 | 9.4 | −0.4 | #156 |
| 2010 | 9.8 | −0.1 | #164 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's death rate was 10.4 in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 5.7% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's death rate peaked at 12.1 in 1993.
The lowest death rate in Denmark was 9.1 in 2014.
Denmark ranks 45th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's death rate is projected to reach 10.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Denmark in 2025 was 10.4. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_death-rate,
title = {Denmark Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}