Denmark—Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #13 of 176
Latest Value
12.2
2021
YoY Change
+1.4%
2020 → 2021
Global Rank
#13
of 176 countries
Maximum
12.2
2021
Minimum
10.3
2000
CAGR
+0.8%
22 years
Last
12.2
Previous
12.0
Highest
12.2
Lowest
10.3
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12.2 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 12.0 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 11.9 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 11.8 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 11.7 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 11.6 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 11.5 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 11.4 | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 11.3 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 11.2 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 11.2 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 11.1 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 11.1 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 10.9 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 10.9 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 10.8 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 10.8 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 10.6 | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 10.5 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 10.6 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 10.4 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 10.3 |
Top Countries — Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 18.8 | 2022 |
| 2 | Norway | 16.5 | 2023 |
| 3 | Iceland | 15.9 | 2023 |
| 4 | Ireland | 14.8 | 2023 |
| 5 | Finland | 14.0 | 2021 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 13.7 | 2023 |
| 7 | Australia | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 8 | United States | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Japan | 13.0 | 2022 |
| 10 | Belgium | 12.9 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Workforce Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →