Denmark Life Expectancy
82.25 years▲ +0.50 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Denmark rose to 82.25 years in 2024 from 81.75 years in 2023. The reading marks the highest level on record since data collection began in 1960, when the indicator stood at 72.18 years.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.25 years | 81.75 years | 82.25 yearsDec 2024 | 72.18 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.47 births per woman | 1.50 births per woman | 2.67 births per woman | 1.38 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 9.4% | 9.6% | 10.7% | 8.1% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Denmark averaged 78.41 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 82.25 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 72.18 years in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth measures the average number of years a newborn infant is expected to live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of birth remain constant throughout their life. The indicator is reported annually in years, with the series spanning from 1960 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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