Denmark attracts international workers — but forgets their partners. And job is the main issue

A new expat survey reveals a stark divide in employment outcomes: while 85% of internationals who moved for a specific job are now employed, only half of spouses who relocated with a partner have secured work

Seljan Zeynalli

May 26, 2025

A new survey asked hundreds of internationals what is keeping or pushing them out of Denmark, and there is an answer above all: job.Conducted between March and April 2025 by Copenhagen Capacity, the Expat Survey 2025 gathered responses from 2,160 internationals currently or formerly living in Denmark. The results were presented today in the event […]

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What keeps (or drives out) internationals in Denmark

Yesterday, Copenhagen Capacity presented the results of the “Expat Survey 2025” report. The focus was made on the satisfaction of internationals living in Denmark and the challenge of retention. Representatives from the organizing foundation and partners commented on the results and ways to address the issues identified
Denmark attracts international workers — but forgets their partners. And job is the main issue

A new expat survey reveals a stark divide in employment outcomes: while 85% of internationals who moved for a specific job are now employed, only half of spouses who relocated with a partner have secured work
How an international became VP at Novo Nordisk — and what she wants internationals to know

A Turkish-born executive at Novo Nordisk, Emel Mashaki Ceyhan, shares what it takes to succeed in Denmark’s workplace culture — and why embracing difference matters more than fitting in

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