Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Denmark
Denmark: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 34.5 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
34.5
Change on year
down 16.5%
World rank
40th
of 44 countries
All-time high
56.9
in 2011
All-time low
27.8
in 2017
Years of data
17
2009–2025
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Denmark, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Denmark is 34.5, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 16.5% on the previous year and up 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Denmark peaked at 56.9 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 27.8, in 2017.
That places Denmark 40th out of 44 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39.5 | — |
| 2010 | 48.7 | +23.3% |
| 2011 | 56.9 | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 43.1 | -24.3% |
| 2013 | 41.7 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 36.5 | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 30.3 | -17.0% |
| 2016 | 35.9 | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 27.8 | -22.6% |
| 2018 | 34.5 | +24.1% |
| 2019 | 40.2 | +16.5% |
| 2020 | 29.3 | -27.1% |
| 2021 | 28.9 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 34.7 | +20.1% |
| 2023 | 38.2 | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 41.3 | +8.1% |
| 2025 | 34.5 | -16.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 34.5 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7, 67% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 34.5 is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.9, 69% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 1 |
| 2010s | 39.56 | 27.8 | 56.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.48 | 28.9 | 41.3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 37 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 35.7 compare
- 38 United Kingdom 35 compare
- 38 United Kingdom 35 compare
- 41 Ireland 32.4 compare
- 42 Austria 28.1 compare
- 43 Germany 24.5 compare
More population data for Denmark
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.61 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1645 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,445 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4223 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2287 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.123 (2100)
- Population density 146.58 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 261,283 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Denmark?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Denmark was 34.5 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 56.9 in 2011.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.8 in 2017.
- How does Denmark rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- Denmark ranks 40th out of 44 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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