Danish Population Nears Six Million Due to Immigration
"Denmark's Population On The Rise: Breaking Six Million Mark in 2024!"
Find out what's driving the growth and see how it compares to earlier predictions
Denmark's population is projected to surpass six million for the first time ever in 2024, according to the latest data from Statistics Denmark. As of January 1st, 2024, Denmark's total population stood at a staggering 5,992,734.
The increase in population is primarily due to immigration, with 101,724 individuals moving to Denmark last year, while 69,467 left. That's a contrast of roughly 32,000 people, which is a significant factor in the population growth.
The numbers of births and deaths were remarkably similar, with 57,079 and 57,071 respectively.
Despite the strong population growth, fertility rates continue to decline in Denmark. In 2024, 1,466 children per 1,000 women were born, compared to 1,496 in 2023. The decline is observed across all demographics, including Danish heritage groups, immigrants, and their children. However, an exception is made for female children of Western immigrants, where a slight increase in fertility rates was observed.
The sharpest drop in fertility rates was seen among women aged 25-28.
### A Closer Look at 6 Million:
While the exact number for the population in 2024 hasn't been officially confirmed yet, the steady increase in population and the trends observed in recent years indicate that Denmark will likely reach the six million milestone in 2024. This is significantly earlier than the earlier projections, which suggested this would not happen until 2028.
### Key Points:
- 2024 Population Estimate: Aiming for, or very close to, 6 million people.
- Growth: Compared to 2000, Denmark's population has grown by approximately 12%.
- Comparison: Denmark's population growth is consistent with, or slightly above, earlier long-term forecasts. In terms of overall growth since 2000, Denmark's increase is less than other Nordic countries like Iceland and Norway.
- Fertility Rates: The decline in fertility rates continues across all demographics, excluding female children of Western immigrants.
For the most precise and detailed national totals, be sure to check out the interactive tools and monthly updates provided by Statistics Denmark.
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References:
[1] Denmark's Population Statistics [2] Denmark's Population Trends [3] Nordic Population Growth in 2024
*The projected population of Denmark in 2024 is expected to reach 6 million, a significant surpass of the previous mark.* Space for further growth in Denmark's population may be due to ongoing immigration, as the number of immigrants has been steadily increasing.* The latest news in Copenhagen suggests that general-news, including politics, is focused on how the growing population could impact the country.* Prognoses for Denmark's population growth indicate that the six million milestone could be reached even earlier than initially predicted, around 2024.* Art might reflect the changing demographics and cultural diversity of Denmark as its population grows and becomes more diverse.
