Denmark Fertility Rate
1.47 births per woman▼ −0.03 births per woman
Dec 2024 · Annual
Denmark's total fertility rate fell to 1.47 births per woman in 2024 from 1.5 in 2023. The rate remains above the all-time low of 1.38 recorded in 1983 and far below the peak of 2.67 in 1963. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.47 births per woman | 1.50 births per woman | 2.67 births per womanDec 1963 | 1.38 births per womanDec 1983 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 57.9% | 57.6% | 57.9% | 48.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Life Expectancy | 82.25 years | 81.75 years | 82.25 years | 72.18 years | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Fertility Rate in Denmark averaged 1.73 births per woman from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 2.67 births per woman in Dec 1963 and a record low of 1.38 births per woman in Dec 1983. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
The total fertility rate represents the number of children born per woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year. It is reported annually in births per woman for Denmark, with data available from 1960 onward.
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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