New figures from Boligsiden’s Market Index show that house prices in Denmark rose in March 2025. The average sales price for detached and terraced houses reached 17,821 DKK per square meter, marking a 1.0% increase from February and a 5.7% rise compared to March last year.This brings prices very close to the record levels seen […]
Home values continue to rise as apartment prices reach new record
New data from Boligsiden shows a continued rise in housing prices across Denmark. In several regions, prices have reached or surpassed previous peak levels from the pandemic period, with apartment prices now at their highest level ever recorded

More fathers in Denmark are taking paternity leave—but mothers still use the majority
Fathers in Denmark are continuing to take advantage of the country’s parental leave, but mothers still take the majority, indicating only gradual progress toward shared parenting after recent reforms.
“I have a responsibility of portraying more than hygge, pastries and bikes”
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, USA, Derek Hartman moved to Denmark in 2017, to follow his partner – now husband – Mike Walsh. If they started uploading videos together online to depict their life in Denmark as a way to connect with their family abroad, now their YouTube channel accumulates a total of 15M views. Under the name Robe Trotting, Derek continues to humorously portray his life as an adopted Dane on several platforms, including with a Podcast called “What are you doing in Denmark?” (WAYDID Podcast)
Major agreement removes rules and money from public job placement
In a broad political agreement, the government and right-wing parties have decided to simplify the rules and cut bureaucracy. Time will tell whether it will be easier to be unemployed and find your way around the Danish job system.
Home values continue to rise as apartment prices reach new record
New data from Boligsiden shows a continued rise in housing prices across Denmark. In several regions, prices have reached or surpassed previous peak levels from the pandemic period, with apartment prices now at their highest level ever recorded
Thousands of Danes join boycott of U.S. products amid political frustration
A fast-growing Danish Facebook group with 93,000 members is organizing a boycott of U.S. goods, sharing alternatives and practical advice in response to Trump-era politics and recent global tensions.
Climate Minister apologizes and saves his political life
With the help of the North Atlantic mandates, Lars Aagaard fends off a storm from the entire opposition. This is the first time that the government is in danger of falling into a minority, this on a matter that does not seem politically substantial
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The net migration of internationals from many countries is declining
Data analyst Kelly Rasmussen analyzes how internationals from different nationalities have varying retention rates in Denmark. Her calculations cover the last decades and show how people from wealthier democracies tend to leave more than others
“We need brave politicians who listen to internationals”
Asbjørn Overgaard, CEO of Copenhagen Capacity, comments on the 2024 immigration data and the trend of more and more internationals leaving the country. “We have done much over the last 15 years, and now we need to do more.”
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.