Net migration in Denmark
Denmark: Net migration was 22,103 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
22,103
Change on year
down 13.8%
World rank
20th
of 74 countries
All-time high
60,219
in 2022
All-time low
-10,672
in 1975
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Denmark, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Denmark is 22,103, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.8% on the previous year and down 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Denmark peaked at 60,219 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -10,672, in 1975.
That places Denmark 20th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 945.8 | -4,047 | 6,687 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,306 | -10,672 | 20,947 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,773 | -1,741 | 11,463 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,299 | 8,667 | 28,958 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,392 | 5,166 | 25,775 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,514 | 9,488 | 42,284 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29,451 | 10,851 | 60,219 | 6 |
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More population data for Denmark
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.123 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 261,283 (2100)
- Population density 146.58 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.123 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2287 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4223 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,445 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.4223 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.47 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 98,204 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Denmark?
- Net migration in Denmark was 22,103 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 60,219 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -10,672 in 1975.
- How does Denmark rank for net migration?
- Denmark ranks 20th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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