Denmark vs Switzerland: First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship

Denmark
49,882
in 2025
Switzerland
46,272
in 2025
Denmark rank
17th
Switzerland rank
19th

First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship over time

  • Denmark
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 49,882 against 46,272 in Switzerland, a difference of 3,610.

That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Switzerland ahead.

Denmark ranks 17th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 32 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 35,992 43,755 7,763 Switzerland
2020s 41,674 48,022 6,348 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship, Denmark or Switzerland?
Denmark, at 49,882 against 46,272 in Switzerland as of 2025.
What is the difference in first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship between Denmark and Switzerland?
3,610, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for first permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship?
Denmark ranks 17th and Switzerland ranks 19th of 32 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
First permits by reason, length of validity and citizenship
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
34 places, 568 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed