International migrant stock, total in Denmark

Denmark: International migrant stock, total was 847,475 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
847,475
World rank
66th
of 214 countries
All-time high
847,475
in 2024
All-time low
235,918
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock, total in Denmark, 1990–2024

200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1990200720241990: 235.9k1995: 298.3k2000: 372.1k2005: 423.2k2010: 509.8k2015: 616.7k2020: 718.9k2024: 847.5k

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrant stock, total in Denmark stood at 847,475. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 37.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Denmark peaked at 847,475 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 235,918, in 1990.

That places Denmark 66th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 267,098 235,918 298,278 2
2000s 397,648 372,128 423,167 2
2010s 563,246 509,751 616,741 2
2020s 783,166 718,856 847,475 2

Countries ranked near Denmark

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  4. 67 Bahrain 840,202 compare
  5. 68 Ecuador 747,749 compare
  6. 69 Burkina Faso 739,820 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock, total in Denmark?
International migrant stock, total in Denmark was 847,475 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 847,475 in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 235,918 in 1990.
How does Denmark rank for international migrant stock, total?
Denmark ranks 66th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.4%. 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, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
International migrant stock, total
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
262 places, 2,096 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.