Top 3 Destinations for Denmark Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 9,700 Danish citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, down 1% from the year before.
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | Sweden | ~1,746 (18% of overall Danish outflow) |
| Denmark | Spain | ~1,164 (12% of overall Danish outflow) |
| Denmark | Norway | ~1,067 (11% of overall Danish outflow) |
Neighbors at #1 and #3, Spain sandwiched in between. This pattern repeats across every Nordic country, with one or two Scandinavian neighbors plus Spain. The numbers are small but the distribution is consistent.
Where are those destination countries sending their people?
Emigration of Swedish citizens (to OECD countries) was 22,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Spain, 15% to Germany, and 10% to Norway.
Emigration of Spanish citizens (to OECD countries) was 80,000 in 2023. ~18% went to Germany, 13% to the Netherlands, and 12% to France.
Emigration of Norwegian citizens (to OECD countries) was 8,800 in 2023. ~20% went to Spain, 20% to Denmark, and 16% to Sweden.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | Spain | ~3,960 |
| Spain | Germany | ~14,400 |
| Norway | Spain | ~1,760 |