Denmark Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Denmark's life expectancy was 81.7 in 2025, ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's life expectancy stood at 81.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.7 by 2025. Denmark ranked 32nd globally.
Denmark's life expectancy has experienced a steady increase over the past six and a half decades, from 72.18 years in 1960 to 81.73 years in 2025, a rise of approximately 9.55 years. The country's life expectancy peaked at 81.85 years in 2023, a year in which several other nations, including Qatar, also achieved a similar life expectancy. Denmark's progress in this area is comparable to that of its European peers, such as the Netherlands, which reported a life expectancy of 81.61 years in 2025. The country's consistent improvement in life expectancy is likely due to advancements in healthcare, sanitation, and living standards. Given the country's already high life expectancy, a significant improvement in life expectancy would likely require further advancements in healthcare technology, disease prevention, and access to quality healthcare services.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.7 | −0.1 | #32 |
| 2023 | 81.9 | +0.5 | #34 |
| 2022 | 81.3 | −0.1 | #31 |
| 2021 | 81.4 | −0.2 | #28 |
| 2020 | 81.6 | +0.2 | #27 |
| 2019 | 81.5 | +0.5 | #38 |
| 2018 | 81.0 | −0.1 | #42 |
| 2017 | 81.1 | +0.2 | #37 |
| 2016 | 80.9 | +0.2 | #41 |
| 2015 | 80.7 | +0.0 | #39 |
| 2014 | 80.7 | +0.4 | #41 |
| 2013 | 80.3 | +0.2 | #42 |
| 2012 | 80.1 | +0.3 | #41 |
| 2011 | 79.8 | +0.7 | #42 |
| 2010 | 79.1 | +0.5 | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's life expectancy was 81.7 in 2025. Ranked 32nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's life expectancy peaked at 81.9 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Denmark was 72.2 in 1960.
Denmark ranks 32nd globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's life expectancy is projected to reach 81.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Denmark in 2025 was 81.7. This ranks 32nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_life-expectancy,
title = {Denmark Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}