Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Denmark

Denmark: Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters was 612 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
612
Change on year
down 62.8%
World rank
25th
of 135 countries
All-time high
4,530
in 2022
All-time low
0
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Denmark, 2015–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2015201920242015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 1.3k2021: 1.7k2022: 4.5k2023: 1.6k2024: 612

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

In 2024, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Denmark stood at 612.

That represents a change of down 62.8% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Denmark peaked at 4,530 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2015.

That places Denmark 25th out of 135 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0 0 0 5
2020s 1,971 612 4,530 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

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  4. 26 Indonesia 605 compare
  5. 27 Burundi 594 compare
  6. 28 Kazakhstan 587 compare

See the full ranking of 137 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Denmark?
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters in Denmark was 612 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 4,530 in 2022.
What is the lowest number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2015.
How does Denmark rank for number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters?
Denmark ranks 25th out of 135 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of deaths and missing persons attributed to disasters (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
137 places, 2,038 data points, 2005–2025
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