Population growth rate, by level of development in Denmark
Denmark: Population growth rate, by level of development was -0.1% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Population growth rate, by level of development in Denmark, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth rate, by level of development in Denmark is -0.1%, measured in 2100.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in Denmark peaked at 0.5% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -0.1%, in 2090.
That places Denmark 93rd out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 6 |
| 2030s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2040s | -0.0% | -0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.1% | 10 |
| 2060s | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.0% | 10 |
| 2070s | -0.0% | -0.1% | -0.0% | 10 |
| 2080s | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.1% | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.1% | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.1% | -0.1% | -0.1% | 1 |
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More population data for Denmark
- 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)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.47 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.47 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 98,204 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.47 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.51 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.5 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 1.14 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in Denmark?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in Denmark was -0.1% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5% in 2024.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.1% in 2090.
- How does Denmark rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- Denmark ranks 93rd out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.