Rural population, annual growth rate in Denmark

Denmark: Rural population, annual growth rate was -0.7939 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-0.7939 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
160th
of 209 countries
All-time high
0.9921 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-2.16 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Rural population, annual growth rate in Denmark, 1961–2025

-2-101196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Denmark recorded -0.7939 % change on previous year for rural population, annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 322.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, rural population, annual growth rate in Denmark peaked at 0.9921 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -2.16 % change on previous year, in 1975.

Denmark ranks 160th of 209 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -1.74 % change on previous year -2.09 % change on previous year -1.44 % change on previous year 9
1970s -1.88 % change on previous year -2.16 % change on previous year -1.41 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.7806 % change on previous year -1.27 % change on previous year -0.0903 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.1826 % change on previous year 0.0682 % change on previous year 0.3129 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.8059 % change on previous year -1.78 % change on previous year 0.3348 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.6376 % change on previous year -2.02 % change on previous year 0.9921 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.3739 % change on previous year -0.7939 % change on previous year 0.2448 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 157 Norway -0.7644 % change on previous year compare
  2. 158 Indonesia -0.7808 % change on previous year compare
  3. 159 Nepal -0.7937 % change on previous year compare
  4. 161 Lithuania -0.7947 % change on previous year compare
  5. 162 Bhutan -0.8653 % change on previous year compare
  6. 163 Switzerland -0.8806 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 256 places β†’

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All data for Denmark β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is rural population, annual growth rate in Denmark?
Rural population, annual growth rate in Denmark was -0.7939 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 0.9921 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was -2.16 % change on previous year in 1975.
How does Denmark rank for rural population, annual growth rate?
Denmark ranks 160th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
Is rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 322.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Rural population, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
256 places, 16,522 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.