International migrant stock in Denmark

Denmark: International migrant stock was 14.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
14.2%
World rank
61st
of 215 countries
All-time high
14.2%
in 2024
All-time low
4.6%
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock in Denmark, 1990–2024

4681012141990200720241990: 4.6 % of population1995: 5.7 % of population2000: 7 % of population2005: 7.8 % of population2010: 9.2 % of population2015: 10.9 % of population2020: 12.3 % of population2024: 14.2 % of population

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrant stock in Denmark stood at 14.2%. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of up 30.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Denmark peaked at 14.2% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 1990.

That places Denmark 61st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

International migrant stock in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock (% of population) in Denmark, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 4.6%
1995 5.7% +23.9%
2000 7.0% +22.8%
2005 7.8% +11.4%
2010 9.2% +17.9%
2015 10.9% +18.5%
2020 12.3% +12.8%
2024 14.2% +15.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 5.2% 4.6% 5.7% 2
2000s 7.4% 7.0% 7.8% 2
2010s 10.1% 9.2% 10.9% 2
2020s 13.2% 12.3% 14.2% 2

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 59 Faroe Islands 14.6% compare
  2. 60 Montenegro 14.4% compare
  3. 61 Greece 14.2% compare
  4. 61 Maldives 14.2% compare
  5. 64 France 13.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock in Denmark?
International migrant stock in Denmark was 14.2% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 14.2% in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 1990.
How does Denmark rank for international migrant stock?
Denmark ranks 61st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
263 places, 2,104 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.