Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Denmark
Denmark: Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational was 2.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.8%
Change on year
down 24.3%
World rank
42nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
14.6%
in 2003
All-time low
1.6%
in 2022
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Denmark, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 2.8% for distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in 2025.
The figure is down 24.3% on the previous year and down 58.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Denmark peaked at 14.6% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2022.
That places Denmark 42nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14.6% | — |
| 2004 | 9.9% | -32.2% |
| 2005 | 9.4% | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 10.6% | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 12.0% | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 8.4% | -30.0% |
| 2009 | 9.3% | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 6.3% | -32.3% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | -38.1% |
| 2012 | 5.1% | +30.8% |
| 2013 | 5.6% | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 5.0% | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 6.8% | +36.0% |
| 2016 | 4.3% | -36.8% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | +30.2% |
| 2018 | 4.8% | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | -22.9% |
| 2020 | 6.9% | +86.5% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | -53.6% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 3.7% | +131.2% |
| 2024 | 3.7% | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 2.8% | -24.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.6% | 8.4% | 14.6% | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.1% | 3.7% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.7% | 1.6% | 6.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More economy & growth data for Denmark
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9574 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 30.70 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0723 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 5,136 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 18.24 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 121.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.043 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3,052 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 17.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Denmark?
- Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational in Denmark was 2.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 14.6% in 2003.
- What is the lowest distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2022.
- How does Denmark rank for distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational?
- Denmark ranks 42nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of children (aged less than 18) by educational attainment level of their parents and income group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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