Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Denmark

Denmark: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -48.51 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-48.51 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 139.1%
World rank
187th
of 236 countries
All-time high
730.64 % change on previous year
in 1983
All-time low
-343.15 % change on previous year
in 1954
Years of data
72
1951–2023

Net migration, annual growth rate in Denmark, 1951–2023

-2500250500750195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Denmark recorded -48.51 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 139.1% on the previous year and down 282.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Denmark peaked at 730.64 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -343.15 % change on previous year, in 1954.

Denmark ranks 187th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Net migration, annual growth rate in Denmark, 1951 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 -41.1 % change on previous year —
1952 56.85 % change on previous year -238.3%
1953 120.88 % change on previous year +112.6%
1954 -343.15 % change on previous year -383.9%
1955 -319.36 % change on previous year -6.9%
1956 -49 % change on previous year -84.7%
1957 4.92 % change on previous year -110.0%
1958 88.54 % change on previous year +1698.0%
1959 285.15 % change on previous year +222.1%
1960 -261.43 % change on previous year -191.7%
1961 174.43 % change on previous year -166.7%
1962 29.48 % change on previous year -83.1%
1963 -84.77 % change on previous year -387.5%
1964 124.41 % change on previous year -246.8%
1965 -257.39 % change on previous year -306.9%
1966 195.85 % change on previous year -176.1%
1967 -19.29 % change on previous year -109.9%
1968 -319.16 % change on previous year +1554.2%
1969 288 % change on previous year -190.2%
1970 213.25 % change on previous year -26.0%
1971 -105.53 % change on previous year -149.5%
1972 708.54 % change on previous year -771.4%
1973 0.7656 % change on previous year -99.9%
1974 -106.15 % change on previous year -13964.2%
1976 129.82 % change on previous year -222.3%
1977 74.36 % change on previous year -42.7%
1978 2.34 % change on previous year -96.8%
1979 2.29 % change on previous year -2.3%
1980 -86.17 % change on previous year -3863.8%
1981 -316.81 % change on previous year +267.6%
1982 113.5 % change on previous year -135.8%
1983 730.64 % change on previous year +543.7%
1984 121.57 % change on previous year -83.4%
1985 130.22 % change on previous year +7.1%
1986 15.12 % change on previous year -88.4%
1987 -44.71 % change on previous year -395.6%
1988 -89.32 % change on previous year +99.8%
1989 449.48 % change on previous year -603.2%
1990 132.98 % change on previous year -70.4%
1991 24.92 % change on previous year -81.3%
1992 10.25 % change on previous year -58.9%
1993 -4.41 % change on previous year -143.0%
1994 -5.65 % change on previous year +28.3%
1995 168.98 % change on previous year -3089.4%
1996 -39.45 % change on previous year -123.3%
1997 -30.03 % change on previous year -23.9%
1998 -9.54 % change on previous year -68.2%
1999 -14.22 % change on previous year +49.0%
2000 9.67 % change on previous year -168.0%
2001 16.77 % change on previous year +73.3%
2002 -21.02 % change on previous year -225.4%
2003 -24.94 % change on previous year +18.6%
2004 -28.53 % change on previous year +14.4%
2005 33.31 % change on previous year -216.8%
2006 52.33 % change on previous year +57.1%
2007 95.98 % change on previous year +83.4%
2008 25.36 % change on previous year -73.6%
2009 -39.67 % change on previous year -256.4%
2010 12.75 % change on previous year -132.1%
2011 -23.03 % change on previous year -280.7%
2012 25.02 % change on previous year -208.6%
2013 26.6 % change on previous year +6.3%
2014 27.54 % change on previous year +3.5%
2015 55.22 % change on previous year +100.5%
2016 -21.03 % change on previous year -138.1%
2017 -26.44 % change on previous year +25.7%
2018 -22.97 % change on previous year -13.1%
2019 -49.85 % change on previous year +117.0%
2020 14.37 % change on previous year -128.8%
2021 147.78 % change on previous year +928.7%
2022 123.97 % change on previous year -16.1%
2023 -48.51 % change on previous year -139.1%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's -48.51 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year, 7.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's -48.51 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -37.79 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Denmark changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1974 -13964.2% 0.7656 % change on previous year -106.15 % change on previous year
1980 -3863.8% 2.29 % change on previous year -86.17 % change on previous year
1995 +3089.4% -5.65 % change on previous year 168.98 % change on previous year
1958 +1698.0% 4.92 % change on previous year 88.54 % change on previous year
1968 -1554.2% -19.29 % change on previous year -319.16 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -21.81 % change on previous year -343.15 % change on previous year 285.15 % change on previous year 9
1960s -12.99 % change on previous year -319.16 % change on previous year 288 % change on previous year 10
1970s 102.19 % change on previous year -106.15 % change on previous year 708.54 % change on previous year 9
1980s 102.35 % change on previous year -316.81 % change on previous year 730.64 % change on previous year 10
1990s 23.38 % change on previous year -39.45 % change on previous year 168.98 % change on previous year 10
2000s 11.93 % change on previous year -39.67 % change on previous year 95.98 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.3796 % change on previous year -49.85 % change on previous year 55.22 % change on previous year 10
2020s 59.4 % change on previous year -48.51 % change on previous year 147.78 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 184 Germany -37.9 % change on previous year compare
  2. 185 Slovenia -40.77 % change on previous year compare
  3. 186 Namibia -47.44 % change on previous year compare
  4. 188 France -48.79 % change on previous year compare
  5. 189 Trinidad and Tobago -49.94 % change on previous year compare
  6. 190 Qatar -50.01 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Denmark?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Denmark was -48.51 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 730.64 % change on previous year in 1983.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was -343.15 % change on previous year in 1954.
How does Denmark rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Denmark ranks 187th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is down 282.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 16,370 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.