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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47.9% | 7.4% | 61.8% | 8 |
| 2020s | 38.4% | 38.4% | 38.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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- 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)
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- 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 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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