Denmark: housing

How fast are house prices rising in Denmark?

House prices in Denmark were 8.4% higher in the second quarter of 2026 than a year earlier, according to Statistics Denmark. Seasonally adjusted, they rose 1.7% on the first quarter. Prices of owner-occupied flats were 16.1% higher than a year earlier, according to StatBank table EJ56.

The index is based on actual sales of one-family houses and measures price changes, not the average price of a home. Flats are concentrated in the larger cities, so their prices can move differently from houses.

Official sources: Statistics Denmark: sales of real property · StatBank Denmark: EJ56 price index for sales of property

What is the rent index in Denmark?

The rent index for housing in Denmark was 111.9 in the third quarter of 2026 (2021 = 100), according to Statistics Denmark. Rents were 2.5% higher than a year earlier.

The index covers private rental housing, social housing and cooperative housing. It shows how rents change, not the level of rent for a typical home. Statistics Denmark also breaks it down by region.

Official sources: Statistics Denmark: rent indices

How many people in Denmark live in cities?

The latest figure from the UN Population Division, for 2025, is 88.8%. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Europe & Central Asia the middle value was 69.6%, and Denmark placed 9th highest of 52. Of 193 countries with 2025 data, 24th highest.

How common are informal settlements in Denmark?

The latest figure from UN-Habitat, for 2022, is 0.0%. It has not changed since 2006. It is 33rd highest of 43 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 0.3%. Worldwide: 155th of 170.

What is the electricity access rate in Denmark?

According to the World Bank, the share of people with access to electricity in Denmark was 100.0% in 2024. It has not changed since 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 100.0%; Denmark is 1st highest of 52. World rank, highest first: 1st of 193.

How many people in Denmark have clean water?

The latest figure from WHO and UNICEF, for 2024, is 99.9%. The peak was 99.9% in 2022 and the low 95.3% in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 96.7%; Denmark is 7th highest of 51. Of 134 countries with 2024 data, 10th highest.

What is access to sanitation in Denmark?

WHO and UNICEF puts the share of people using safely managed sanitation in Denmark at 98.9% in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 90.2%; Denmark is 4th highest of 45. World rank, highest first: 10th of 134.

How many people in Denmark cook with wood or charcoal?

The latest figure from the WHO, for 2024, is 100.0%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Europe & Central Asia median: 99.0%; Denmark is 1st highest of 51. Worldwide: 1st of 192.