Working-age foreign-born population in Denmark

Denmark: Working-age foreign-born population was 800.71 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
800.71
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
18th
of 38 countries
All-time high
800.71
in 2024
All-time low
651.86
in 2018
Years of data
7
2018–2024

Working-age foreign-born population in Denmark, 2018–2024

02004006008002018202120242018: 651.92019: 659.72020: 666.92021: 6922022: 740.62023: 770.62024: 800.7

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

The most recent figure for working-age foreign-born population in Denmark is 800.71, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.

Denmark ranks 18th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Working-age foreign-born population in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for Working-age foreign-born population in Denmark, 2018 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2018 651.86
2019 659.69 +1.2%
2020 666.95 +1.1%
2021 692.03 +3.8%
2022 740.63 +7.0%
2023 770.58 +4.0%
2024 800.71 +3.9%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 800.71 is below the median for high income countries, which is 871.16, 92% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 800.71 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 835.94, 96% of the median. (20 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 655.78 651.86 659.69 2
2020s 734.18 666.95 800.71 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 15 Portugal 1,036 compare
  2. 16 Belgium 943.95 compare
  3. 17 Norway 871.16 compare
  4. 19 Mexico 672.7 compare
  5. 20 Greece 590.33 compare
  6. 21 Romania 588.45 compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is working-age foreign-born population in Denmark?
Working-age foreign-born population in Denmark was 800.71 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest working-age foreign-born population recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 800.71 in 2024.
What is the lowest working-age foreign-born population recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 651.86 in 2018.
How does Denmark rank for working-age foreign-born population?
Denmark ranks 18th out of 38 countries with data for 2024.
Is working-age foreign-born population rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Working-age foreign-born population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Working-age foreign-born population
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
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Coverage
38 places, 299 data points, 2000–2024
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