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Denmark Homicide Rate

Denmark's homicide rate fell to 0.8 per 100,000 in 2021, down from 0.94 per 100,000 in 2020, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 0.14 from the previous year. Denmark has homicide rate lower than the global median (0.80 vs median 2.32). Compared with the median in Europe, Denmark is lower (0.80 vs regional median 1.03) and ranks 29th out of 44 countries in Europe.

Yearly Historical Data (1990-2021)

(in Per 100,000)
Year Homicide Rate (Per 100,000)
2021 0.8
2020 0.94
2019 1.14
2018 1.01
2017 1.24
2016 0.98
2015 1.09
2014 1.31
2013 0.85
2012 0.84
2011 0.82
2010 0.76
2002 0.89
2001 0.97
2000 1.09
1999 0.98
1998 0.92
1997 1.67
1996 1.29
1995 1.13
1994 1.44
1993 1.37
1992 1.2
1991 1.32
1990 0.8
Denmark Homicide Rate : Definition
Homicide Rate measures the number of intentional murders per 100,000 people in Denmark.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 29.3 points 28.3 points 2022
Happiness Index 7.52 points 7.58 points 2024
Population 5.98M 5.95M 2024
Poverty Rate 0.2% 0.2% 2022
Primary Enrollment Rate 100.24% 100.31% 2022