Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Denmark
Denmark: Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians was 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2023. ▲ Rising
Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Denmark, 1995–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Per 1 000 inhabitants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Denmark is 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Denmark peaked at 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.68 Per 1 000 inhabitants, in 1995.
Denmark ranks 15th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 29 years of available data.
Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Per 1 000 inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.68 Per 1 000 inhabitants | — |
| 1996 | 2.7 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 2.78 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 2.86 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 2.88 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 2.91 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 2.93 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 3.04 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 3.08 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 3.23 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 3.33 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 3.42 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 3.46 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 3.58 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 3.65 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 3.73 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 3.79 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 3.84 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 3.85 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 3.88 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 3.93 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 4 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 4.11 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 4.2 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 4.25 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 4.38 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 4.5 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 4.51 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants | +1.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.36 Per 1 000 inhabitants, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.98 Per 1 000 inhabitants, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.78 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.68 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.88 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.26 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 2.91 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.65 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.96 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 3.73 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 4.25 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.49 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 4.38 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More work & labour data for Denmark
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1196 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1326 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.51 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3351 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,829 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 485.03 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,899 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,964 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,863 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Denmark?
- Ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians in Denmark was 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 4.56 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 2023.
- What is the lowest ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.68 Per 1 000 inhabitants in 1995.
- How does Denmark rank for ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians?
- Denmark ranks 15th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ageing healthcare workforce - regions — active physicians rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Ageing healthcare workforce - Regions — Active physicians. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on physicians ageing across large regions (TL2), and small regions (TL3) where available. Data definition and source Doctors (physicians) are usually generalists who assume responsibility for the provision of continuing care to individuals and families, or specialists such as paediatricians, obstetricians/gynaecologists, psychiatrists, medical specialists and surgical specialists. Age groups cover total, 55–64, and 65 years and over. Data is collected from Eurostat (reg_hlth) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.