Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Denmark
Denmark: Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate was -3.08 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-3.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 68.9%
World rank
213th
of 236 countries
All-time high
11.32 % change on previous year
in 1920
All-time low
-9.88 % change on previous year
in 2022
Years of data
107
1917–2023
Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Denmark, 1917–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Denmark recorded -3.08 % change on previous year for comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 68.9% on the previous year and down 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Denmark peaked at 11.32 % change on previous year in 1920 and was at its lowest, -9.88 % change on previous year, in 2022.
Denmark ranks 213th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | -3.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1919 | -6.59 % change on previous year | -469.8% |
| 1920 | 11.32 % change on previous year | -271.7% |
| 1921 | -5.55 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 1922 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 1923 | -0.4568 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 1924 | -2.82 % change on previous year | +518.2% |
| 1925 | -4.14 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 1926 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1927 | -5.08 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 1928 | -0.412 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1929 | -5.67 % change on previous year | +1275.7% |
| 1930 | 0.2632 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 1931 | -4.33 % change on previous year | -1745.7% |
| 1932 | -0.7773 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 1933 | -4.1 % change on previous year | +427.6% |
| 1934 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -160.9% |
| 1935 | -0.9376 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 1936 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -211.0% |
| 1937 | 0.9836 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 1938 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1939 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -226.0% |
| 1940 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -317.1% |
| 1941 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1942 | 11.19 % change on previous year | +627.1% |
| 1943 | 5.77 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 1944 | 7.31 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1945 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 1946 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1947 | -3.83 % change on previous year | -391.0% |
| 1948 | -6.47 % change on previous year | +69.1% |
| 1949 | -5.1 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1950 | 0.2338 % change on previous year | -104.6% |
| 1951 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -1164.2% |
| 1952 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -149.7% |
| 1953 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +88.0% |
| 1954 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 1955 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -176.8% |
| 1956 | 0.4249 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 1957 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -498.3% |
| 1958 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1959 | -1.38 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 1960 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -297.0% |
| 1961 | -0.5467 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 1962 | 0.0785 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 1963 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +5195.8% |
| 1964 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 1965 | 0.2691 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 1966 | -0.0383 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 1967 | -9.82 % change on previous year | +25509.8% |
| 1968 | -9.87 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1969 | -5.71 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1970 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 1971 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -299.4% |
| 1972 | -0.5888 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 1973 | -5.18 % change on previous year | +780.2% |
| 1974 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1975 | 0.5269 % change on previous year | -144.0% |
| 1976 | -8.28 % change on previous year | -1671.7% |
| 1977 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1978 | -0.1203 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1979 | -3.61 % change on previous year | +2903.6% |
| 1980 | -3.81 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1981 | -6.49 % change on previous year | +70.4% |
| 1982 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 1983 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +113.0% |
| 1984 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -149.1% |
| 1985 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +121.8% |
| 1986 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 1987 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 1988 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +186.4% |
| 1989 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1991 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 1992 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +229.2% |
| 1993 | -0.2849 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1994 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -1122.9% |
| 1995 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1996 | -2.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -0.1142 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 1998 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +1201.5% |
| 1999 | 0.6384 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 2000 | 1.79 % change on previous year | +180.0% |
| 2001 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -172.9% |
| 2002 | -0.9185 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2003 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -289.2% |
| 2004 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +123.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0543 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2008 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +3697.9% |
| 2009 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -203.1% |
| 2010 | 0.9783 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 2011 | -5.6 % change on previous year | -672.2% |
| 2012 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 2013 | -3.08 % change on previous year | +74.0% |
| 2014 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2015 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 2016 | 3.68 % change on previous year | +158.8% |
| 2017 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 2018 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2019 | -1.62 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 2020 | -1.18 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2021 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -363.1% |
| 2022 | -9.88 % change on previous year | -419.0% |
| 2023 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | -2.79 % change on previous year | -6.59 % change on previous year | 1.78 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1920s | -2.36 % change on previous year | -7.69 % change on previous year | 11.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.5625 % change on previous year | -4.33 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 1.93 % change on previous year | -6.47 % change on previous year | 11.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.2773 % change on previous year | -2.49 % change on previous year | 2.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | -2.08 % change on previous year | -9.87 % change on previous year | 4.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.13 % change on previous year | -8.28 % change on previous year | 4.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1591 % change on previous year | -6.49 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7214 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 4.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6063 % change on previous year | -2.13 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.7685 % change on previous year | -5.6 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.76 % change on previous year | -9.88 % change on previous year | 3.1 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 210 United States -2.46 % change on previous year compare
- 211 South Sudan -2.52 % change on previous year compare
- 212 Finland -2.88 % change on previous year compare
- 214 Iceland -3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 215 East Timor -3.36 % change on previous year compare
- 216 China -3.38 % change on previous year 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)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 146.58 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 261,283 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Denmark?
- Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate in Denmark was -3.08 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 11.32 % change on previous year in 1920.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.88 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does Denmark rank for comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate?
- Denmark ranks 213th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Comparison of fertility rates, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Comparison of fertility rates. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children Human Fertility Database (2025); UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Comparison of fertility rates. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.