Net migration by age and sex in Denmark
Denmark: Net migration by age and sex was 32,257 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32,257
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
20th
of 41 countries
All-time high
58,256
in 2022
All-time low
-5,136
in 2019
Years of data
12
2013–2024
Net migration by age and sex in Denmark, 2013–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2024, net migration by age and sex in Denmark stood at 32,257.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Denmark peaked at 58,256 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -5,136, in 2019.
Denmark ranks 20th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration by age and sex in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17,002 | — |
| 2014 | 23,962 | +40.9% |
| 2015 | 33,867 | +41.3% |
| 2016 | 21,729 | -35.8% |
| 2017 | 12,176 | -44.0% |
| 2018 | 4,288 | -64.8% |
| 2019 | -5,136 | -219.8% |
| 2020 | 3,408 | -166.4% |
| 2021 | 19,481 | +471.6% |
| 2022 | 58,256 | +199.0% |
| 2023 | 30,172 | -48.2% |
| 2024 | 32,257 | +6.9% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 32,257 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 32,257 is below the median for high income countries, which is 35,531, 91% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,413 | -5,136 | 33,867 | 7 |
| 2020s | 28,715 | 3,408 | 58,256 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
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 net migration by age and sex in Denmark?
- Net migration by age and sex in Denmark was 32,257 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 58,256 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -5,136 in 2019.
- How does Denmark rank for net migration by age and sex?
- Denmark ranks 20th out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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