Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Denmark
Denmark: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 45.61 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Denmark, 2000–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Denmark is 45.61, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Denmark peaked at 122.22 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 8.02, in 2006.
That places Denmark 70th out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 114.73 | — |
| 2001 | 103.92 | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 85.51 | -17.7% |
| 2003 | 37.38 | -56.3% |
| 2004 | 15.17 | -59.4% |
| 2005 | 9.23 | -39.2% |
| 2006 | 8.02 | -13.1% |
| 2007 | 9.83 | +22.6% |
| 2008 | 8.83 | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 20.75 | +135.0% |
| 2010 | 60.1 | +189.6% |
| 2011 | 25.4 | -57.7% |
| 2012 | 27.52 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 28.58 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 75.62 | +164.6% |
| 2015 | 51.57 | -31.8% |
| 2016 | 122.22 | +137.0% |
| 2017 | 73.35 | -40.0% |
| 2018 | 46.17 | -37.1% |
| 2019 | 24.46 | -47.0% |
| 2020 | 22.82 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 25.94 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 47.03 | +81.3% |
| 2023 | 39.61 | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 43.97 | +11.0% |
| 2025 | 45.61 | +3.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 45.61 is above the median for high income countries, which is 43.74, 1.0× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 45.61 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 30.02, 1.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.34 | 8.02 | 114.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.5 | 24.46 | 122.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.5 | 22.82 | 47.03 | 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 seekers refugees country of asylum in Denmark?
- Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Denmark was 45.61 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 122.22 in 2016.
- What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.02 in 2006.
- How does Denmark rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
- Denmark ranks 70th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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