IFR Demography Dashboard

Denmark

Population 2026
6.0 million
Migrant share 2026
22.4 %
Earliest tipping point
2156

Status quo

In Denmark, the migrant population accounts for 22.4% of the population in 2026 and exceeds 50% in 2156 if current demographic trends continue. The selected definition includes immigrants, descendants and people of Danish origin with at least one foreign-born parent. Explore the remigration scenario.

Remigration

Under the defined remigration scenario, Denmark's migrant share falls below 5% in 2065. In the dashboard, this threshold serves as the Institute's orientation point for demographic normalisation and harmonisation.

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