Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in Denmark

Denmark: Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of was 38.4% in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
38.4%
Change on year
down 23.0%
World rank
7th
of 21 countries
All-time high
61.8%
in 2018
All-time low
7.4%
in 2013
Years of data
9
2011–2020

Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in Denmark, 2011–2020

02040602011201520202011: 50.6 Percentage2013: 7.4 Percentage2014: 46.8 Percentage2015: 59.5 Percentage2016: 48.4 Percentage2017: 58.8 Percentage2018: 61.8 Percentage2019: 49.9 Percentage2020: 38.4 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

Denmark recorded 38.4% for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in 2020.

That represents a change of down 23.0% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in Denmark peaked at 61.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 7.4%, in 2013.

That places Denmark 7th out of 21 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy in Denmark, 2011 to 2020.
Year Percentage Change
2011 50.6%
2013 7.4% -85.4%
2014 46.8% +532.4%
2015 59.5% +27.1%
2016 48.4% -18.7%
2017 58.8% +21.5%
2018 61.8% +5.1%
2019 49.9% -19.3%
2020 38.4% -23.0%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 38.4% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 31.5%, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 38.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 31.5%, 1.2× the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 47.9% 7.4% 61.8% 8
2020s 38.4% 38.4% 38.4% 1

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 5 France 41.4% compare
  2. 6 Austria 41.3% compare
  3. 8 Sweden 38.1% compare
  4. 9 Finland 37.0% compare
  5. 10 Luxembourg 31.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in Denmark?
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of in Denmark was 38.4% in 2020, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 61.8% in 2018.
What is the lowest persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 7.4% in 2013.
How does Denmark rank for persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of?
Denmark ranks 7th out of 21 countries with data for 2020.
Is persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Persons at risk of poverty or social exclusion by group of citizenship (population aged 18 and over) - EU 2020 strategy
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
21 places, 228 data points, 2009–2020
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