Einar H. Dyvik
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The total number of live births fluctuated over the past 23 years in Denmark. It was at its lowest in 2013, when it was below 56,000. In 2023, 57,500 babies were born in Denmark. The previous year, there was a higher number of boys than girls born, reaching a number of roughly 30,000. The number of live female births reached 28,000.
Age of women giving birth
The average age of Danish women giving birth increased slightly over the past decade, from 30.9 years to 31.4 years in 2022. It is due to many women focusing on taking higher education and building a successful career before becoming mothers. However, mothers can take paid leave to care for their baby without having to quit their job in Denmark.
Number of deaths
Since 2014, the number of deaths in Denmark increased, reaching 59,000 in 2022, which was higher than the number of births that year. Cancerous tumors was the most common cause of death.
Age of women giving birth
The average age of Danish women giving birth increased slightly over the past decade, from 30.9 years to 31.4 years in 2022. It is due to many women focusing on taking higher education and building a successful career before becoming mothers. However, mothers can take paid leave to care for their baby without having to quit their job in Denmark.
Number of deaths
Since 2014, the number of deaths in Denmark increased, reaching 59,000 in 2022, which was higher than the number of births that year. Cancerous tumors was the most common cause of death.
