Around 70% of internationals come here to work or study – And this is why retention is a problem

According to Danmarks Statistik, of the 83,216 who moved to Denmark in 2024, 54,614 people immigrated to either work or study. This means that low retention is a real problem.

International Citizen Days are among the most attended events by internationals. Photo: International Citizen Days

Bernardo Basilici Menini

Mar 26, 2025

More internationals are coming to Denmark, and most of them are here to work or study. In 2024, 83,216 foreigners came to Denmark. The numbers have started to grow again, after the period from 2021 to 2023 saw a decrease in the number of new internationals in Denmark. Over the next 1-2 years, Denmark is […]

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