Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Denmark
Denmark: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 10.9 units per square kilometre in 2023. ▬ Flat
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Denmark, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Denmark stood at 10.9 units per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 7.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Denmark peaked at 12.27 units per square kilometre in 1976 and was at its lowest, 8.09 units per square kilometre, in 1993.
That places Denmark 88th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Denmark, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.08 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 11.29 units per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 11.69 units per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 12.06 units per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 12.18 units per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 12.27 units per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 11.8 units per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 11.55 units per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 11.21 units per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 11.07 units per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 10.87 units per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 10.8 units per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 10.8 units per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1984 | 10.67 units per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 10.38 units per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 10.07 units per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 9.8 units per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 9.5 units per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 9.08 units per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 8.76 units per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 8.51 units per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 8.18 units per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 8.09 units per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 8.17 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 8.22 units per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 8.42 units per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 9.02 units per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 9.29 units per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 9.6 units per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 9.9 units per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 10.38 units per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 10.5 units per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 10.35 units per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 10.39 units per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 10.39 units per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 10.26 units per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 10.17 units per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 10.08 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 11.77 units per square kilometre | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 11.77 units per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 11.74 units per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 11.69 units per square kilometre | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 11.71 units per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 11.79 units per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 11.81 units per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 11.71 units per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 11.55 units per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 11.31 units per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 11.1 units per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 10.89 units per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 10.9 units per square kilometre | +0.1% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 10.9 units per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 8 units per square kilometre, 1.4× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 10.9 units per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.22 units per square kilometre, 2.1× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.68 units per square kilometre | 11.08 units per square kilometre | 12.27 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.3 units per square kilometre | 9.08 units per square kilometre | 11.07 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.52 units per square kilometre | 8.09 units per square kilometre | 9.29 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2000s | 10.22 units per square kilometre | 9.6 units per square kilometre | 10.5 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2010s | 11.56 units per square kilometre | 10.08 units per square kilometre | 11.81 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.05 units per square kilometre | 10.89 units per square kilometre | 11.31 units per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 85 China 11.45 units per square kilometre compare
- 86 Iraq 11.12 units per square kilometre compare
- 87 Cameroon 10.91 units per square kilometre compare
- 89 Morocco 10.49 units per square kilometre compare
- 90 Burkina Faso 10.36 units per square kilometre compare
- 91 Lesotho 10.28 units per square kilometre compare
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Denmark?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in Denmark was 10.9 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 12.27 units per square kilometre in 1976.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.09 units per square kilometre in 1993.
- How does Denmark rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- Denmark ranks 88th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.