Denmark Granted Citizenship Count and Origins: Number of People Given Citizenship in 2024 and Their Countries of Origin
Spilling the Tea on Danish Citizenship
Hey there, let's chat about Danish citizenship!
Ever wondered how many people became Danish citizens last year, or where they hail from? Let's dive in!
Statistical Spill-Out
In 2024, the Danish government welcomed 6,255 new citizens, according to fresh data from Statistics Denmark. This number is higher than the previous year's figure of 3,355, and it's consistent with the trend of the past couple of years. For comparison, in 2020, 7,076 people were granted Danish citizenship; in 2021, that number dropped to 6,483, and in 2022, it decreased further to 5,149.
It's worth noting that the number of new Danish citizens in 2024 is still below the figure for 2016, when 15,028 people became Danish citizens. That year saw an increase in successful citizenship requests following more than a decade of decline since the peak of 19,323 in 2000.
The Buzz on Borders
The vast majority of new Danish citizens in 2024 were not from within the European Union, with 4,392 coming from outside the EU—around 75% of the total. This isn't too surprising, as people with EU passports already enjoy many of the same rights in Denmark.
The countries with the most new Danish citizens in 2024 were the United Kingdom (362), Pakistan (344), Germany (315), India (300), Ukraine (289), Iran (286), Stataless (255), Syria (255), Poland (255), Romania (244), and Turkey (176). A smattering of citizenships were also granted to Americans (108), Canadians (33), Irish (21), Australians (18), and New Zealanders (17).
Behind the Scenes
The recent increase in citizenship applications is partially due to a 2015 law change that allows Danish nationals to hold dual citizenship. Prior to this, the highest number of citizenships was granted in 2015, with 4,498.
Digging Deeper
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- How long is left to apply for Danish citizenship before the fee increases?
- Danish government wants to screen personal views of prospective citizens.
What's the Hurdle?
To qualify for Danish citizenship, applicants must meet a series of requirements, including being of good character, having stayed in Denmark for a specified period, mastering the Danish language, and passing a test on Danish society and history.
In 2024, the Danish government awarded citizenships to 6,255 individuals, marking a significant increase from the previous year.
Amongst the new citizens, a majority hailed from outside the European Union, particularly from countries such as the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Germany, India, Ukraine, Iran, and Syria.
Interestingly, the rise in citizenship applications can be partly attributed to a 2015 policy-and-legislation change that permitted Danish nationals to hold dual citizenship.
The recent surge in citizenships has also created a buzz in the general-news, with debates on the screening of personal views of prospective citizens arising.
As the year 2024 progresses, citizenship-seekers might want to keep an eye on articles related to the timeline for increased citizenship fees and the impact of such policies on sports, art, news, politics, and space-related activities in Copenhagen, Denmark.
These topics and more can be found in a variety of news sources under policy-and-legislation, sports, art, space, and general-news categories.
