Health in Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark: official figures
Life expectancy at birth was 82.4 years in 2024 (82 for Denmark); the highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
How many people go to hospital in the Capital Region of Denmark?
In 2025, 47.3% of the people living in the Capital Region were treated in hospital at least once (2nd lowest of 5 regions; Denmark: 48.4%), down from 48.0% in 2017.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many people are admitted to hospital in the Capital Region of Denmark?
8.0% of the population of the Capital Region of Denmark were admitted to hospital for 12 hours or more in 2025, level with the national figure (3rd highest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many people use hospital outpatient care in the Capital Region of Denmark?
In 2025, 46.4% of people in the Capital Region had a hospital stay of under 12 hours (2nd lowest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many elderly people go to hospital in the Capital Region of Denmark?
Hospital use rises steeply with age: 69.8% of people aged 75+ in the Capital Region were treated in hospital in 2025 (2nd highest of 5 regions; Denmark: 69.5%).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyDo more women than men go to hospital in the Capital Region of Denmark?
Women in the Capital Region were more likely than men to be treated in hospital in 2025: 52.0% of women against 42.4% of men, a gap of 9.6 percentage points (national gap 10.7 points).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend on health care?
The Capital Region of Denmark spent DKK 23,392 per resident on health care in 2025, net of user payments and other income, below the national figure of DKK 24,160; that is 2nd lowest of 5 regions, up 24% from DKK 18,875 in 2016.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend on hospitals?
In 2025, net running costs of general hospitals in the Capital Region were DKK 14,659 per inhabitant, the lowest of 5 regions, up 8% from DKK 13,625 in 2016.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend on mental health?
The Capital Region spent DKK 2,304 per inhabitant on psychiatric hospitals in 2025 (the highest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend on GPs?
Payments to family doctors (general practice) under the public health insurance came to DKK 1,714 per resident in the Capital Region of Denmark in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 2,011 (the lowest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does the Capital Region of Denmark spend on medicine?
Subsidies for prescription medicines cost the Capital Region of Denmark DKK 1,084 per resident in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 1,233; that is the lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyDoes the Capital Region of Denmark pay for the dentist and psychologist?
Through the public health insurance the Capital Region also paid DKK 981 per resident for practising specialists, DKK 286 for dental care and DKK 60 for psychologist treatment in 2025.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the death rate in Capital Region of Denmark?
The age-standardised death rate from all causes was 979.2 per 100,000 people in 2021, compared with 992.8 nationally and 1,073.4 in the EU; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. Age-standardised rates allow fair comparison between places with older and younger populations.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of cancer in Capital Region of Denmark?
Cancer killed 249.5 people per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), against 262.7 for Denmark as a whole and 233.1 across the EU; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 291.7.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of heart disease in Capital Region of Denmark?
Heart and circulatory diseases caused 196.1 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), against 208.2 for Denmark as a whole and 312.9 across the EU; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 247.9.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of respiratory disease in Capital Region of Denmark?
Respiratory diseases caused 116.0 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), against 114.3 for Denmark as a whole and 75.2 across the EU; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 124.3.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the suicide rate in Capital Region of Denmark?
The age-standardised suicide rate was 9.2 per 100,000 in 2023, against 9.0 for Denmark as a whole and 10.4 across the EU; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 9.9.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die in accidents in Capital Region of Denmark?
Accidents, injuries, violence and other external causes killed 37.4 per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), against 38.6 for Denmark as a whole and 49.4 across the EU; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 34.5.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Capital Region of Denmark?
The infant mortality rate was 4.2 per 1,000 live births in 2024, against 4.3 for Denmark as a whole and 3.5 across the EU; 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 3.9.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many hospital beds does Capital Region of Denmark have?
Hospitals in Capital Region of Denmark had 233 beds for every 100,000 residents in 2025, against 207 for Denmark as a whole; the highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Capital Region of Denmark?
There were 589 doctors per 100,000 people in 2024, against 466 for Denmark as a whole; the highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyCan people in Capital Region of Denmark get medical care?
In 2025, 2.0% of people reported going without a needed medical examination because of cost, distance or waiting lists, against 2.9% for Denmark as a whole; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 0.8%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die on the roads in Capital Region of Denmark?
Road accidents killed 12 people per million residents in 2024, against 24 for Denmark as a whole; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 17.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is life expectancy for men and women in Capital Region of Denmark?
Women in Capital Region of Denmark could expect to live to 84.1 and men to 80.6 at 2024 death rates, a gap of 3.5 years.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow long do people live after 65 in Capital Region of Denmark?
People who reached 65 could expect 20.2 more years of life in 2024 (Denmark: 20.1).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Capital Region of Denmark compares with other regions
Share of residents with at least one hospital stay in the year (%) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of residents with at least one hospital stay in the year (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Denmark | 51.4% |
| 2 | Zealand | 50.5% |
| 3 | North Denmark | 49.1% |
| 4 | Capital Region of Denmark | 47.3% |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 45.7% |
Share of residents with a hospital stay of 12 hours or more (%) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of residents with a hospital stay of 12 hours or more (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | 9.0% |
| 2 | North Denmark | 8.4% |
| 3 | Capital Region of Denmark | 8.0% |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | 7.9% |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 7.3% |
Share of residents aged 75+ with at least one hospital stay (%) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 2 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of residents aged 75+ with at least one hospital stay (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Denmark | 72.4% |
| 2 | Capital Region of Denmark | 69.8% |
| 3 | North Denmark | 68.6% |
| 4 | Zealand | 68.3% |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 67.4% |
Net current health spending by the region per resident (DKK) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net current health spending by the region per resident (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | DKK 26,335 |
| 2 | North Denmark | DKK 25,252 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | DKK 24,772 |
| 4 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 23,392 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | DKK 22,871 |
Net current spending on somatic hospitals per resident (DKK) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net current spending on somatic hospitals per resident (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | DKK 16,928 |
| 2 | North Denmark | DKK 16,418 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | DKK 16,092 |
| 4 | Central Denmark | DKK 14,773 |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 14,659 |
Net current spending on psychiatric hospitals per resident (DKK) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Net current spending on psychiatric hospitals per resident (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 2,304 |
| 2 | Zealand | DKK 2,094 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | DKK 2,054 |
| 4 | Central Denmark | DKK 1,825 |
| 5 | North Denmark | DKK 1,802 |
Spending on general practitioners (GPs) per resident (DKK) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Spending on general practitioners (GPs) per resident (DKK) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | DKK 2,402 |
| 2 | North Denmark | DKK 2,174 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | DKK 2,104 |
| 4 | Central Denmark | DKK 2,032 |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | DKK 1,714 |
Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) (2021)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 4 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised, all causes) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | 1,062.2 |
| 2 | North Denmark | 1,005.3 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 982.2 |
| 4 | Capital Region of Denmark | 979.2 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 960.9 |
Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Cancer deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Denmark | 273.5 |
| 2 | North Denmark | 270.9 |
| 3 | Zealand | 266.7 |
| 4 | Central Denmark | 260.4 |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | 249.5 |
Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Heart and circulatory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zealand | 220.4 |
| 2 | Southern Denmark | 216.5 |
| 3 | North Denmark | 211.6 |
| 4 | Central Denmark | 199.5 |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | 196.1 |
Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Respiratory deaths per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Denmark | 125.0 |
| 2 | Zealand | 117.2 |
| 3 | Capital Region of Denmark | 116.0 |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | 111.8 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 106.8 |
Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2023)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Suicides per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Denmark | 10.2 |
| 2 | Southern Denmark | 9.9 |
| 3 | Capital Region of Denmark | 9.2 |
| 4 | Zealand | 8.3 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 7.8 |
Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 (2023)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Deaths from accidents, injury and violence per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Denmark | 40.3 |
| 2 | Southern Denmark | 39.9 |
| 3 | Capital Region of Denmark | 37.4 |
| 4 | Zealand | 37.0 |
| 5 | North Denmark | 35.4 |
Infant deaths per 1,000 live births (2024)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 3 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Infant deaths per 1,000 live births |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Denmark | 4.9 |
| 2 | Zealand | 4.8 |
| 3 | Capital Region of Denmark | 4.2 |
| 4 | North Denmark | 4.1 |
| 5 | Southern Denmark | 3.7 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | 233 |
| 2 | Zealand | 220 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 205 |
| 4 | North Denmark | 198 |
| 5 | Central Denmark | 169 |
Doctors per 100,000 people (2024)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 1 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Region of Denmark | 589 |
| 2 | Central Denmark | 468 |
| 3 | Southern Denmark | 444 |
| 4 | North Denmark | 350 |
| 5 | Zealand | 250 |
Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) (2025)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Unmet need for medical care (cost, distance or waiting list) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Denmark | 3.8% |
| 2 | North Denmark | 3.2% |
| 3 | Zealand | 3.1% |
| 4 | Southern Denmark | 3.0% |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | 2.0% |
Road deaths per million people (2024)
Capital Region of Denmark ranks 5 of 5, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road deaths per million people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Denmark | 32 |
| 2 | Southern Denmark | 31 |
| 3 | Central Denmark | 30 |
| 4 | Zealand | 27 |
| 5 | Capital Region of Denmark | 12 |
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