Self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of in Denmark

Denmark: Self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of was 5.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
5.2%
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
2nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
5.2%
in 2025
All-time low
0.3%
in 2017
Years of data
14
2012–2025

Self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of in Denmark, 2012–2025

0123452012201820252012: 1.1 Percentage2013: 1 Percentage2014: 0.8 Percentage2015: 0.7 Percentage2016: 1 Percentage2017: 0.3 Percentage2018: 1.4 Percentage2019: 2 Percentage2020: 3 Percentage2021: 1.1 Percentage2022: 3.9 Percentage2023: 5.1 Percentage2024: 4.8 Percentage2025: 5.2 Percentage

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.

Analysis

The most recent figure for self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of in Denmark is 5.2%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 642.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of in Denmark peaked at 5.2% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2017.

That places Denmark 2nd out of 47 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 medical examination by level of in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age in Denmark, 2012 to 2025.
Year Percentage Change
2012 1.1% —
2013 1.0% -9.1%
2014 0.8% -20.0%
2015 0.7% -12.5%
2016 1.0% +42.9%
2017 0.3% -70.0%
2018 1.4% +366.7%
2019 2.0% +42.9%
2020 3.0% +50.0%
2021 1.1% -63.3%
2022 3.9% +254.5%
2023 5.1% +30.8%
2024 4.8% -5.9%
2025 5.2% +8.3%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 5.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9%, 5.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 5.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.0%, 5.2× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2018 +366.7% 0.3% 1.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.0% 0.3% 2.0% 8
2020s 3.9% 1.1% 5.2% 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 1 Finland 6.9% compare
  2. 3 Albania 5.0% compare
  3. 4 Estonia 4.6% compare
  4. 4 Estonia 4.6% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of in Denmark?
Self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of in Denmark was 5.2% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 2025.
What is the lowest self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2017.
How does Denmark rank for self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of?
Denmark ranks 2nd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
Is self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 642.9%. 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 medical examination by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Self-reported unmet needs for medical examination by level of disability (activity limitation), sex and age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 675 data points, 2010–2025
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