Fertility and wanted fertility in Denmark
Denmark: Fertility and wanted fertility was 1.47 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
1.47
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
157th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.67
in 1963
All-time low
1.38
in 1983
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Fertility and wanted fertility in Denmark, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, fertility and wanted fertility in Denmark stood at 1.47.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility and wanted fertility in Denmark peaked at 2.67 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.38, in 1983.
That places Denmark 157th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Fertility and wanted fertility in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.57 | — |
| 1961 | 2.55 | -0.8% |
| 1962 | 2.55 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2.67 | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 2.6 | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 2.61 | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 2.62 | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 2.35 | -10.3% |
| 1968 | 2.12 | -9.8% |
| 1969 | 2 | -5.7% |
| 1970 | 1.95 | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 2.04 | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 2.03 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 1.92 | -5.4% |
| 1974 | 1.9 | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 1.92 | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 1.75 | -8.9% |
| 1977 | 1.66 | -5.1% |
| 1978 | 1.67 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 1.6 | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 1.55 | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 1.44 | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 1.43 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 1.38 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 1.4 | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 1.45 | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 1.48 | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 1.5 | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 1.56 | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 1.62 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 1.67 | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 1.68 | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 1.76 | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 1.75 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 1.81 | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 1.8 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 1.75 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 1.75 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.72 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 1.73 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 1.77 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 1.74 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 1.72 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 1.76 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 1.78 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 1.8 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1.85 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 1.84 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 1.89 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 1.84 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 1.87 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 1.75 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 1.73 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 1.67 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 1.69 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 1.71 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 1.79 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 1.75 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 1.73 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 1.7 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 1.68 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 1.72 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 1.55 | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 1.5 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 1.47 | -2.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 1.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.45, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 1.47 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.44, 1.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.46 | 2 | 2.67 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.84 | 1.6 | 2.04 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.48 | 1.38 | 1.62 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.74 | 1.67 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8 | 1.72 | 1.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.74 | 1.67 | 1.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.58 | 1.47 | 1.72 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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 fertility and wanted fertility in Denmark?
- Fertility and wanted fertility in Denmark was 1.47 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 in 1963.
- What is the lowest fertility and wanted fertility recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.38 in 1983.
- How does Denmark rank for fertility and wanted fertility?
- Denmark ranks 157th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fertility and wanted fertility rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility and wanted fertility. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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