Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number in Denmark
Denmark: Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number was 72.8% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
72.8%
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
7th
of 47 countries
All-time high
74.8%
in 2003
All-time low
64.7%
in 2014
Years of data
23
2003–2025
Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number in Denmark, 2003–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number in Denmark is 72.8%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number in Denmark peaked at 74.8% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 64.7%, in 2014.
That places Denmark 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 74.8% | — |
| 2004 | 71.5% | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 67.2% | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 68.2% | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 72.0% | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 72.2% | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 70.2% | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 71.6% | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 71.6% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 67.2% | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 66.7% | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 64.7% | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 66.6% | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 69.4% | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 69.0% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 68.7% | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 71.7% | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 71.4% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 74.0% | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 72.1% | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 68.7% | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 71.5% | +4.1% |
| 2025 | 72.8% | +1.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 72.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60.1%, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 72.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 61.0%, 1.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.9% | 67.2% | 74.8% | 7 |
| 2010s | 68.7% | 64.7% | 71.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.8% | 68.7% | 74.0% | 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 material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number in Denmark?
- Material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number in Denmark was 72.8% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 74.8% in 2003.
- What is the lowest material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.7% in 2014.
- How does Denmark rank for material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number?
- Denmark ranks 7th out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is material deprivation for the 'economic strain' dimension, by number rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Material deprivation for the 'Economic strain' dimension, by number of item of deprivation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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