At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers … included type in Denmark
Denmark: At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers … included type was 37.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
37.5
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
40th
of 49 countries
All-time high
41.5
in 2013
All-time low
36.7
in 2007
Years of data
23
2003–2025
At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Denmark, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Denmark is 37.5, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Denmark peaked at 41.5 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 36.7, in 2007.
Denmark ranks 40th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers … included type in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 39 | — |
| 2004 | 37.9 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 38 | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 37.4 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 36.7 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 37.3 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 39.8 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 39.4 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 40.1 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 40.4 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 41.5 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 41.5 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 40.6 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 40.3 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 40.5 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 39.2 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 38.9 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 40.4 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 41 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 39.4 | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 38.8 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 37.9 | -2.3% |
| 2025 | 37.5 | -1.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 37.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 40.85, 92% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 37.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 41, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.01 | 36.7 | 39.8 | 7 |
| 2010s | 40.24 | 38.9 | 41.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.17 | 37.5 | 41 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 37 Switzerland 38.2 compare
- 38 Croatia 37.8 compare
- 38 Croatia 37.8 compare
- 41 Ireland 37.2 compare
- 42 Hungary 36.8 compare
- 42 Netherlands 36.8 compare
- 42 Netherlands 36.8 compare
More population data for Denmark
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.61 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1645 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,445 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4223 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2287 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.123 (2100)
- Population density 146.58 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 261,283 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Denmark?
- At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) in Denmark was 37.5 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 41.5 in 2013.
- What is the lowest at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.7 in 2007.
- How does Denmark rank for at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- Denmark ranks 40th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is at-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of At-risk-of-poverty rate before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by household type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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