Health in Central Denmark, Denmark: official figures
Life expectancy at birth was 82.3 years in 2024 (82 for Denmark); 2nd highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
How many people go to hospital in Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland)?
Hospitals treated 45.7% of the population of Central Denmark in 2025, the lowest of 5 regions and below the national figure of 48.4%, up from 45.2% in 2017.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many people are admitted to hospital in Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland)?
Longer hospital stays of at least 12 hours affected 7.3% of residents of the Central Denmark Region in 2025, the lowest of 5 regions, down from 8.4% in 2017.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many people use hospital outpatient care in Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland)?
Short hospital visits of less than 12 hours, mostly outpatient and emergency care, involved 44.8% of residents of Central Denmark in 2025, below the national figure of 47.5%.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow many elderly people go to hospital in Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland)?
Among residents aged 75 and over in Central Denmark, 67.4% had at least one hospital stay in 2025, below the national figure of 69.5%; that is the lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyDo more women than men go to hospital in Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland)?
Women in the Central Denmark Region were more likely than men to be treated in hospital in 2025: 51.4% of women against 40.1% of men, a gap of 11.2 percentage points (national gap 10.7 points).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland) spend on health care?
Net health spending by the Central Denmark Region came to DKK 22,871 per inhabitant in 2025 (the lowest of 5 regions; Denmark: DKK 24,160), up 29% from DKK 17,732 in 2016.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland) spend on hospitals?
Somatic (physical health) hospitals cost Central Denmark DKK 14,773 per resident to run in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 15,479 (2nd lowest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland) spend on mental health?
Mental health hospitals and psychiatric wards cost DKK 1,825 per resident in Central Denmark in 2025, below the national figure of DKK 2,063; that is 2nd lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland) spend on GPs?
The Central Denmark Region paid general practitioners DKK 2,032 per inhabitant in 2025, 2nd lowest of 5 regions.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyHow much does Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland) spend on medicine?
In 2025 the region paid DKK 1,260 per inhabitant of the Central Denmark Region in medicine subsidies (2nd lowest of 5 regions).
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyDoes Central Denmark (Region Midtjylland) pay for the dentist and psychologist?
Through the public health insurance the Central Denmark Region also paid DKK 593 per resident for practising specialists, DKK 275 for dental care and DKK 64 for psychologist treatment in 2025.
Source: Statistics Denmark (Danmarks Statistik) · saved copyWhat is the death rate in Central Denmark?
Adjusting for age, 960.9 people per 100,000 died in 2021, compared with 992.8 nationally and 1,073.4 in the EU; the 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 Central Denmark?
The age-standardised cancer death rate was 260.4 per 100,000 in 2023, compared with 262.7 nationally and 233.1 in the EU; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 285.9.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of heart disease in Central Denmark?
The age-standardised death rate from heart attacks, strokes and other circulatory diseases was 199.5 per 100,000 in 2023, compared with 208.2 nationally and 312.9 in the EU; 2nd lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 262.2.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die of respiratory disease in Central Denmark?
Respiratory diseases caused 106.8 deaths per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), compared with 114.3 nationally and 75.2 in the EU; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 108.1.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the suicide rate in Central Denmark?
In 2023, 7.8 people per 100,000 took their own life (age-standardised), compared with 9.0 nationally and 10.4 in the EU; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 11.2.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die in accidents in Central Denmark?
Accidents, injuries, violence and other external causes killed 40.3 per 100,000 in 2023 (age-standardised), compared with 38.6 nationally and 49.4 in the EU; the highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 38.5.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Central Denmark?
The infant mortality rate was 4.9 per 1,000 live births in 2024 (Denmark: 4.3; EU: 3.5); the highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 3.8.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many hospital beds does Central Denmark have?
Hospitals in Central Denmark had 169 beds for every 100,000 residents in 2025, compared with 207 nationally; the lowest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many doctors are there in Central Denmark?
Central Denmark had 468 physicians for every 100,000 residents in 2024 (Denmark: 466); 2nd highest of 5 regions in Denmark.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyCan people in Central Denmark get medical care?
3.8% of people said they could not get a medical examination they needed in 2025 because it was too expensive, too far or the waiting list was too long, compared with 2.9% nationally; the highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2015 it was 1.4%.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people die on the roads in Central Denmark?
There were 30 road deaths per million people in 2024 (Denmark: 24); 3rd highest of 5 regions in Denmark. In 2014 it was 41.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is life expectancy for men and women in Central Denmark?
Women in Central Denmark could expect to live to 84.1 and men to 80.5 at 2024 death rates, a gap of 3.6 years.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow long do people live after 65 in Central Denmark?
People who reached 65 could expect 20.3 more years of life in 2024 (Denmark: 20.1).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Central Denmark compares with other regions
Share of residents with at least one hospital stay in the year (%) (2025)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 4 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)
Central Denmark ranks 4 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)
Central Denmark ranks 4 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)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 4 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)
Central Denmark ranks 4 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)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 1 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)
Central Denmark ranks 1 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)
Central Denmark ranks 5 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)
Central Denmark ranks 2 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)
Central Denmark ranks 1 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)
Central Denmark ranks 3 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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