Denmark Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Denmark's net migration was 22,103 in 2025, ranked 187th globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's net migration stood at 22,103 in 2025, a decline of +3,536 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 19,926 by 2026. Denmark ranked 187th globally.
Denmark’s net migration record has shifted markedly over the 66‑year series, moving from a cumulative outflow of –4,047.00 in 1960 to a pronounced inflow of 22,103.00 in 2025, which places the country at 187th globally. The most pronounced surge occurred in 2022 when net migration peaked at 60,219.00, reflecting a period of strong labour‑market demand and generous asylum policies, while the deepest decline was recorded in 1975 with a trough of –10,672.00, coinciding with the oil crisis and tighter immigration controls. Compared with its closest peer, Norway, which logged 29,798.00 in the same year, Denmark’s recent inflows remain modest but clearly on an upward trajectory. The post‑peak moderation suggests that future migration flows will be shaped by demographic pressures, policy reforms and the broader European mobility framework; maintaining a favourable balance will likely depend on how these factors evolve.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 11,097 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 15,512 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 19,926 | - | - |
| 2025 | 22,103 | −3,536 | #187 |
| 2024 | 25,639 | −5,367 | #183 |
| 2023 | 31,006 | −29,213 | #180 |
| 2022 | 60,219 | +33,332 | #179 |
| 2021 | 26,887 | +16,036 | #184 |
| 2020 | 10,851 | +1,363 | #170 |
| 2019 | 9,488 | −9,431 | #161 |
| 2018 | 18,919 | −5,642 | #169 |
| 2017 | 24,561 | −8,830 | #174 |
| 2016 | 33,391 | −8,893 | #178 |
| 2015 | 42,284 | +15,042 | #188 |
| 2014 | 27,242 | +5,883 | #177 |
| 2013 | 21,359 | +4,488 | #173 |
| 2012 | 16,871 | +3,376 | #172 |
| 2011 | 13,495 | −4,038 | #168 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's net migration was 22,103 in 2025. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 13.8% decrease from the previous year.
Denmark's net migration peaked at 60,219 in 2022.
The lowest net migration in Denmark was -10,672 in 1975.
Denmark ranks 187th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's net migration is projected to reach 19,926 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Denmark in 2025 was 22,103. This ranks 187th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_net-migration,
title = {Denmark Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}