Asylum applications by state of procedure in Denmark
Denmark: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 306 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
306 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 16.2%
World rank
27th
of 40 countries
All-time high
3,664 Per million inhabitants
in 2015
All-time low
244 Per million inhabitants
in 2020
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Denmark, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum applications by state of procedure in Denmark is 306 Per million inhabitants, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 16.2% on the previous year and down 91.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Denmark peaked at 3,664 Per million inhabitants in 2015 and was at its lowest, 244 Per million inhabitants, in 2020.
Denmark ranks 27th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 428 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 674 Per million inhabitants | +57.5% |
| 2010 | 913 Per million inhabitants | +35.5% |
| 2011 | 708 Per million inhabitants | -22.5% |
| 2012 | 1,081 Per million inhabitants | +52.7% |
| 2013 | 1,277 Per million inhabitants | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 2,576 Per million inhabitants | +101.7% |
| 2015 | 3,664 Per million inhabitants | +42.2% |
| 2016 | 1,057 Per million inhabitants | -71.2% |
| 2017 | 542 Per million inhabitants | -48.7% |
| 2018 | 598 Per million inhabitants | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 448 Per million inhabitants | -25.1% |
| 2020 | 244 Per million inhabitants | -45.5% |
| 2021 | 341 Per million inhabitants | +39.8% |
| 2022 | 758 Per million inhabitants | +122.3% |
| 2023 | 396 Per million inhabitants | -47.8% |
| 2024 | 365 Per million inhabitants | -7.8% |
| 2025 | 306 Per million inhabitants | -16.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 306 Per million inhabitants is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 42% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 306 Per million inhabitants is below the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 42% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 551 Per million inhabitants | 428 Per million inhabitants | 674 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,286 Per million inhabitants | 448 Per million inhabitants | 3,664 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 401.67 Per million inhabitants | 244 Per million inhabitants | 758 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Denmark?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Denmark was 306 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 3,664 Per million inhabitants in 2015.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 244 Per million inhabitants in 2020.
- How does Denmark rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Denmark ranks 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applications by state of procedure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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