Denmark: Migrant population

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 Denmark

Migrant population, percent of total population

 Latest value 14
 Year 2024
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1990 - 2024
 Average 9
 Min - Max 5 - 14
 Source United Nations Population Division
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The latest value from 2024 is 14 percent, an increase from 12 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 11 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1990 to 2024 is 9 percent. The minimum value, 5 percent, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 14 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Denmark: Migrant population
 2024 14
 2020 12
 2015 11
 2010 9
 2005 8
 2000 7
 1995 6
 1990 5




Definition: 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.

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 Population size 6.01 2025 million
 Percent urban population 88.85 2025 percent
 Population density 149 2023 people per square km
 Population ages 65 and above 21.12 2025 percent
 Percent children 15.56 2025 percent
 Percent female population 50.29 2025 percent
 Rural population, percent 11.15 2025 percent
 Age dependency ratio 57.93 2025 percent
 Refugee population 68,912 2023 refugees
 Migrant population 14 2024 percent
 Population growth 0.54 2025 percent
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