Net migration metrics in Denmark
Denmark: Net migration metrics was 31,006 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
31,006
Change on year
down 48.5%
World rank
36th
of 236 countries
All-time high
60,219
in 2022
All-time low
-12,428
in 1956
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Denmark, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Denmark stood at 31,006.
The figure is down 48.5% on the previous year and up 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Denmark peaked at 60,219 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -12,428, in 1956.
Denmark ranks 36th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -6,435 | — |
| 1951 | -9,080 | +41.1% |
| 1952 | -3,918 | -56.9% |
| 1953 | 818 | -120.9% |
| 1954 | -1,989 | -343.2% |
| 1955 | -8,341 | +319.4% |
| 1956 | -12,428 | +49.0% |
| 1957 | -11,816 | -4.9% |
| 1958 | -1,354 | -88.5% |
| 1959 | 2,507 | -285.2% |
| 1960 | -4,047 | -261.4% |
| 1961 | 3,012 | -174.4% |
| 1962 | 3,900 | +29.5% |
| 1963 | 594 | -84.8% |
| 1964 | 1,333 | +124.4% |
| 1965 | -2,098 | -257.4% |
| 1966 | 2,011 | -195.9% |
| 1967 | 1,623 | -19.3% |
| 1968 | -3,557 | -319.2% |
| 1969 | 6,687 | -288.0% |
| 1970 | 20,947 | +213.2% |
| 1971 | -1,159 | -105.5% |
| 1972 | 7,053 | -708.5% |
| 1973 | 7,107 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | -437 | -106.1% |
| 1975 | -10,672 | +2342.1% |
| 1976 | 3,182 | -129.8% |
| 1977 | 5,548 | +74.4% |
| 1978 | 5,678 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 5,808 | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 803 | -86.2% |
| 1981 | -1,741 | -316.8% |
| 1982 | 235 | -113.5% |
| 1983 | 1,952 | +730.6% |
| 1984 | 4,325 | +121.6% |
| 1985 | 9,957 | +130.2% |
| 1986 | 11,463 | +15.1% |
| 1987 | 6,338 | -44.7% |
| 1988 | 677 | -89.3% |
| 1989 | 3,720 | +449.5% |
| 1990 | 8,667 | +133.0% |
| 1991 | 10,827 | +24.9% |
| 1992 | 11,937 | +10.3% |
| 1993 | 11,411 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 10,766 | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 28,958 | +169.0% |
| 1996 | 17,534 | -39.5% |
| 1997 | 12,269 | -30.0% |
| 1998 | 11,098 | -9.5% |
| 1999 | 9,520 | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 10,441 | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 12,192 | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 9,629 | -21.0% |
| 2003 | 7,228 | -24.9% |
| 2004 | 5,166 | -28.5% |
| 2005 | 6,887 | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 10,491 | +52.3% |
| 2007 | 20,560 | +96.0% |
| 2008 | 25,775 | +25.4% |
| 2009 | 15,551 | -39.7% |
| 2010 | 17,533 | +12.7% |
| 2011 | 13,495 | -23.0% |
| 2012 | 16,871 | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 21,359 | +26.6% |
| 2014 | 27,242 | +27.5% |
| 2015 | 42,284 | +55.2% |
| 2016 | 33,391 | -21.0% |
| 2017 | 24,561 | -26.4% |
| 2018 | 18,919 | -23.0% |
| 2019 | 9,488 | -49.8% |
| 2020 | 10,851 | +14.4% |
| 2021 | 26,887 | +147.8% |
| 2022 | 60,219 | +124.0% |
| 2023 | 31,006 | -48.5% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 31,006 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 6.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 31,006 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 6.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -2342.1% | -437 | -10,672 |
| 1983 | +730.6% | 235 | 1,952 |
| 1972 | +708.5% | -1,159 | 7,053 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -5,204 | -12,428 | 2,507 | 10 |
| 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 | 32,241 | 10,851 | 60,219 | 4 |
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- 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)
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- 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 metrics in Denmark?
- Net migration metrics in Denmark was 31,006 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 60,219 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -12,428 in 1956.
- How does Denmark rank for net migration metrics?
- Denmark ranks 36th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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