Denmark Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Denmark's fertility rate was 1.42 in 2025, ranked 165th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's fertility rate stood at 1.42 in 2025, a decline of +0.08 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.42 by 2025. Denmark ranked 165th globally.
Denmark's fertility rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, with the latest available figure standing at 1.42 children per woman as of 2025. This rate ranks #165 globally, placing Denmark among countries with low birth rates. Historically, Denmark's fertility rate peaked in 1963 at 2.67, a level seen in many developed economies at the time. Conversely, the trough was reached in 1983 with a rate of 1.38, a period when many countries experienced a decline in fertility due to urbanization and economic changes. Comparatively, Denmark's fertility rate is similar to that of Portugal and Cabo Verde, which also stand at 1.42. This trend is consistent with many developed economies, where low fertility rates have become a persistent challenge. A reversal in Denmark's fertility trend would likely require significant shifts in demographic or economic factors, such as increased support for families or changes in the labor market that encourage more women to have children.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.37 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.42 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.42 | −0.08 | #165 |
| 2023 | 1.50 | −0.05 | #61 |
| 2022 | 1.55 | −0.17 | #65 |
| 2021 | 1.72 | +0.04 | #86 |
| 2020 | 1.68 | −0.02 | #80 |
| 2019 | 1.70 | −0.03 | #73 |
| 2018 | 1.73 | −0.02 | #79 |
| 2017 | 1.75 | −0.04 | #76 |
| 2016 | 1.79 | +0.08 | #76 |
| 2015 | 1.71 | +0.02 | #59 |
| 2014 | 1.69 | +0.02 | #51 |
| 2013 | 1.67 | −0.06 | #51 |
| 2012 | 1.73 | −0.02 | #57 |
| 2011 | 1.75 | −0.12 | #57 |
| 2010 | 1.87 | +0.03 | #67 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's fertility rate was 1.42 in 2025. Ranked 165th globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's fertility rate peaked at 2.67 in 1963.
The lowest fertility rate in Denmark was 1.38 in 1983.
Denmark ranks 165th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.42 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Denmark in 2025 was 1.42. This ranks 165th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_fertility-rate,
title = {Denmark Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}