Denmark Country Report

The Kingdom of Denmark is a politically stable, highly developed, constitutional monarchy situated in Northern Europe, between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, bordering Sweden and Germany. The country has also retained sovereignty of the self-governing dependencies of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Living standards and constitutional freedoms are amongst the highest in the world, and the government faces few threats to stability. Denmark has a prosperous and well-developed market economy, and much of the country's industrial and agricultural output is exported to other EU member states. Foreign investment is welcome, and corruption within Denmark is very rare. The primary threats to travelers are from petty crime and road traffic accidents. Infrastructure is excellent across the country. Recent years have seen a rise in organized criminal activity.

Denmark is a member of the European Union and of the Schengen zone.

Denmark is a stable democracy that faces a low security risk. Demonstrations and protests do occur, although they are generally peaceful and are unlikely to affect foreign travelers. There is no tangible threat of conflict and the country remains a key member of NATO and the European Union. The terrorism risk in Denmark is relatively low, although there are some concerns over the presence of radical Islamist networks in the country. Rising organized criminal violence has been recorded in recent years by the Danish police.

There are no safety concerns over air travel.

There are no safety concerns over road travel.

The Danish ports are efficient and well-developed.

Utilities in Denmark are good.

The country is considered an attractive target for cyberattacks. However, it has great cyber security and became the most cyber-secure country in 2021.

Denmark has a moderate climate due to its northerly coastal position, although the country is susceptible to severe thunderstorms and other inclement weather year-round. Flooding also occurs occasionally. Due to Denmark's northerly latitude, winters can bring ice and snow from November to March.

Public and private medical infrastructure is generally excellent, and no particular health concerns are associated with travel to Denmark. Well-stocked pharmacies are readily available nationwide. Tap water is considered safe for drinking unless otherwise specified.

Denmark is a unitary multi-party parliamentary constitutional monarchy. The Prime Minister is the head of the government, and the monarch is the head of state. The Prime Minister and the Cabinet form the government and exercise executive power. The unicameral parliament (Folketing) exercises legislative power. General elections take place at least once every four years. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Snap elections have been called in the past in response to political developments.

Coalitions featuring a cross-section of political parties are typically required to form the government. Government collapses are rare. State institutions are competent and effective and provide reliable services across most of the country.