Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Denmark
Denmark: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.57 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Denmark, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Denmark stood at 1.57 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 21.7% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Denmark peaked at 3.67 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -0.3941 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Denmark ranks 205th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1974 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1977 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
| 1978 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +26.5% |
| 1979 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1980 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 1981 | 0.9193 % change on previous year | -37.0% |
| 1982 | 0.8873 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 0.9295 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 0.8914 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 0.5868 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1986 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +141.5% |
| 1987 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1988 | 0.6536 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1989 | 0.6345 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 0.5529 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1991 | 0.203 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 1992 | 0.2311 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1993 | -0.0791 % change on previous year | -134.2% |
| 1994 | -0.2763 % change on previous year | +249.3% |
| 1995 | -0.3061 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1996 | -0.3941 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 1997 | -0.3147 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1998 | -0.1823 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1999 | -0.1361 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 2000 | -0.0073 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 2001 | 0.1881 % change on previous year | -2664.0% |
| 2002 | 0.34 % change on previous year | +80.8% |
| 2003 | 0.4771 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 2004 | 0.783 % change on previous year | +64.1% |
| 2005 | 0.9901 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 2006 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 2007 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 2009 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +19.2% |
| 2010 | 3.12 % change on previous year | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 3.45 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 3.67 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 2014 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2018 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 2025 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.16 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.9517 % change on previous year | 0.5868 % change on previous year | 1.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.0702 % change on previous year | -0.3941 % change on previous year | 0.5529 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -0.0073 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.64 % change on previous year | 1.8 % change on previous year | 3.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.7 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 2.01 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 202 Nepal 1.69 % change on previous year compare
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- 206 China 1.53 % change on previous year compare
- 207 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 1.51 % change on previous year compare
- 208 Italy 1.49 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Denmark?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Denmark was 1.57 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 3.67 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.3941 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Denmark rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Denmark ranks 205th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. 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 Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.