Self-reported unmet needs for dental examination … dental educational in Denmark
Denmark: Self-reported unmet needs for dental examination … dental educational was 9.4 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main in Denmark, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main in Denmark is 9.4, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 235.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main in Denmark peaked at 9.9 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.5, in 2011.
That places Denmark 3rd out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Self-reported unmet needs for dental examination … dental educational in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.8 | — |
| 2009 | 3.6 | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 2 | -44.4% |
| 2011 | 1.5 | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | +100.0% |
| 2013 | 3.3 | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 3.7 | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 2.8 | -24.3% |
| 2016 | 2.3 | -17.9% |
| 2017 | 5.1 | +121.7% |
| 2018 | 4.7 | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 5.5 | +17.0% |
| 2020 | 5.2 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 5.8 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | 8.9 | +53.4% |
| 2023 | 9.9 | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 8.8 | -11.1% |
| 2025 | 9.4 | +6.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 9.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.05, 4.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 9.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.7, 5.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.7 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.39 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8 | 5.2 | 9.9 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.11 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main in Denmark?
- Self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main in Denmark was 9.4 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 9.9 in 2023.
- What is the lowest self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 in 2011.
- How does Denmark rank for self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main?
- Denmark ranks 3rd out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 235.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Self-reported unmet needs for dental examination by sex, age, main reason declared and educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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