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How many criminal offences are reported? Are Danes anxious about crime, and how many are in jail?, How many criminal offences are reported? How many people are convicted?, Our annual publication on crime, ", Kriminalitet, " (in Danish, summary in English) or our , subject pages, can be used to access tables on reported criminal offences, victims of criminal offences, convictions, convicted persons by national origin and recidivism. Tabled that are more detailed are available in , StatBank Denmark, ., On the website of the Danish Police, you can find e.g. , key figures, (in Danish). A limited part of the website is in English) for criminal offences and the activities of the police. In the , statistical system of the police, , you can get statistics (in Danish) on reported crimes, charges, response times and processing time., In 2023, the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit published ", What we know about convicts and their crimes, " (in Danish). The book provides, among other things, a thorough review of the development in crime and who is criminally active, as well as a comparison with our neighboring countries United Kingdom, Sweden and Germany., VIVE has collected their publications and studies on crime and crime prevention on a , theme page,  (in Danish) that also contains topics such as safety and violence in close relationships., Do you have anything on juvenile crime?, In our annual publication on crime, ", Kriminalitet, ", a section deals with young people below the age of criminal responsibility who are reported to the police., A report from the Ministry of Justice “, Udviklingen i børne- og ungdomskriminalitet 2012-2021, " (2022) (in Danish) deals with the development in the crime rate of children and young people and includes tables on the number of suspects or charged persons in the age group 10-17 years, disaggregated by municipalities and police districts. The hard core of young criminals is described in the reports ", Ungdomskriminalitet - de mest kriminelle, " (2017) on the most criminal children and youth, and ", Udviklingen i ungdomskriminalitet - de mest kriminelle, " (2017) on the development in juvenile crime and the most criminal children and youth (full reports in Danish, abstracts in English)., Local Government Denmark has publications under the subject ", Kriminalitet blandt udsatte børn og unge i Danmark, " (in Danish) dealing with vulnerable children and young people, and provides two 2019 key figures reports, one on charges for the 12-14-year-old children and young people, and one on the crime rate of 15-22-year-old young people., SFI (now VIVE — the Danish Center for Social Science Research) has made an analysis ", På vej mod ungdomskriminalitet, " (2016) (in Danish) to find out which factors contribute to the risk of turning to crime as a young person., The book ", Hvad vi ved om børn og deres opvækstvilkår, " (2020) (in Danish) — what we know about children and their home conditions — from the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit includes a section on social inheritance in crime., The Danish Crime Prevention Council has released the reports ", Fra barndommens gade til cyberspace, " (2017) and ", Unges kriminelle adfærd på nettet, " (2018) (both in Danish) on cyber-crime by children and young people. , Kriminalforsorgen, is the Danish Prison and Probation Service. It makes annual statistics on young people held in custody or prison (in Danish). , How many gangs and gang members are there in Denmark?, The Danish Crime Prevention Council has analyzes and statistics on the subject page , "bander og rockere i tal", .  They also commissioned a survey of Danes’ perception of and attitude towards gang and biker gang crime in and outside exposed residential areas. ", Rockere og bander i Danmark og udsatte boligområder, " (2021) (in Danish)., The Danish Police also releases an annual report on , gangs and biker gangs, (in Danish).The Ministry of Justice regularly releases reports concerning biker gang members and other gangs. See the respective years under , reports by the Research Division at the Ministry of Justice, (full reports in Danish, abstracts in English). , How many are in jail?, At the website of the , Danish Prison and Probation Service, , you can find information on the number held in custody or prison (in Danish)., A report (in Danish) is available from the Prosecution Service on the number of persons who are placed in , solitary confinement, .The Ministry of Justice also has reports on solitary confinement. See the respective years under , reports by the Research Division at the Ministry of Justice, (full reports in Danish, abstracts in English). , Are Danes anxious about crime?, The Danish Police makes a , Safety survey, (in Danish) that measures how safe citizens feel and their level of trust in the police. The Research Division at the Ministry of Justice has also published ", Tryghed og tillid til politi og retssystem. Danmark i forhold til andre europæiske lande, " (2021) (, abstract in English, )., The annual , measurement of safety, (in Danish) by TrygFonden includes a chapter on personal security.  , How many are exposed to violence, domestic abuse, burglary, identity theft etc.?, National Institute of Public Health has published a report in 2022 ", Vold og overgreb i Danmark  2021 : Analyser baseret på Sundheds- og sygelighedsundersøgelserne 2005, 2010, 2017 og 2021, " (Abstract in English). The report deals with both psychological and physical violence, intimate partner violence and sexual assault., The Ministry of Justice issues a report on exposure to violence and other types of crime. See the respective years under , reports by the Research Division at the Ministry of Justice, (full reports in Danish, abstracts in English)., The Ministry has also published a survey on , the extent of stalking, (2018). The full report is in Danish, while an abstract is available in English., Using questionnaires, VIVE has examined the extent of violence against a partner in 2012, 2016 and 2020. You can read about their findings in the report ", Partnervold i Danmark 2020, " (2022) (in Danish)., The Danish Crime Prevention Council, has released a whole series of , publications and reports, on violence, exposure to violence, hate crimes, burglaries, cases involving knives etc. The Council’s website also has , reports, on the extent of cyber-crime (in Danish, a few other reports are available in English, though), e.g. identity theft and abuse of payment card., Each year, the , Danish Police, analyses hate crimes (in Danish). ,  , [This page was last reviewed in July 2025]

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Short term trends

The short term economic development in Denmark is illustrated by a number of indicators. This development is shown in percentage in relation to, the previous period (t-1), three months before (t-3), the same quarter of the previous year (t-4) or the same month of the previous year (t-12) , The numbers of the short term economic development are updated on a daily basis at 8.05 am.,  , Period, Value, Dev.,  , National accounts,  ,  , t/(t-1),  , Gross domestic product, real growth , (DKK billion, 2020-price level chain figures),   Q2/25,   659,   1.3, Household consumption expenditure, real growth , (DKK billion, 2020-price level chain figures),   Q2/25,   273,   0.5, NPISH consumption expenditure, real growth , (DKK billion, 2020-price level chain figures),   Q2/25,   9,   0.0, Government consumption, real growth , (DKK billion, 2020-price level chain figures),   Q2/25,   149,   0.9, Gross capital formation, real growth , (DKK million, 2020-price level chain figures),   Q2/25,   140,502,   -4.6, Imports of goods and services, real growth, (DKK billion, 2020-price level chain figures),   Q2/25,   353,   2.0, Exports of goods and services, real growth , (DKK billion, 2020-price level chain figures),   Q2/25,   432,   4.0, Employment. National accounts , (persons),   Q2/25,   3,253,266,   0.2, Labour market,  ,  , t/(t-4),  , Jobs. WTA (number),   Q1/25,   3,471,954,   0.9, Jobs. Hours worked, WTA (1000 hours),   Q1/25,   1,067,319,   0.7, Indices of average earnings in Corporations and Organizations (1. qtr. 2005=100),   Q2/25,   162.9,   2.5, Indices og average earnings in the public sector, central government (1. qtr 2005=100),   Q2/25,   164.5,   2.1, Indices of average earnings in the public sector, local government (1. qtr. 2005=100),   Q2/25,   169.4,   5.2, Job vacancies,   Q2/25,   56,680,   2.1, Registered unemployment,  ,  , t/(t-12),  , Gross unemployment (converted into full-time) per cent of the labour force , 2),   Jul/25,   2.9,   0.0, Gross unemployment (converted into full-time),   Jul/25,   88,000.6,   1.2, Net unemployment (converted into full-time) per cent of the labour force , 2),   Jul/25,   2.6,   0.1, Net unemployment (converted into full-time),   Jul/25,   77,038.7,   0.4, ILO unemployment,  ,  , t/(t-3),  , ILO-unemployment rate , 2),   Jul/25,   6.6,   -0.3, Consumption,  ,  , t/(t-1),  , Retail trade index total (2021=100),   Jul/25,   97.8,   0.6, New registration of passenger cars (number),   Aug/25,   14,915,   -5.2, Consumer confidence indicator,   Aug/25,   -17.2,   .., Industries,  ,  , t/(t-1),  , Number of persons employed in the construction industry total,   Q1/25,   198,314,   0.4, Domestic sales by VAT registered firms (DKK million),   Jun/25,   297,449,   2.2, Industrial production index (2021=100),   Jul/25,   131.4,   1.2,  ,  , t/(t-12),  , New registration of van and lorries (number) , 1),   Aug/25,   2,207,   -4.0, Bankruptcies (number),   Aug/25,   546,   -3.0, Tendency Surveys,  ,  ,  , Sentiment indicators for construction , 1),   Aug/25,   99.5,   .., Sentiment indicators for industry , 1),   Aug/25,   99.9,   .., Sentiment indicators for service sector , 1),   Aug/25,   106.5,   .., Sentiment indicators for retail trade , 1),   Aug/25,   95.6,   .., Property Market,  ,  , t/(t-1),  , Construction Cost Index for residential buildings (2021=100) , 1),   Q2/25,   119.5,   1.3, Price index for one-family houses (2022=100),   Q1/25,   104.7,   1.4, Forced sales of real property (number),   Aug/25,   85.0,   -18.3, External Trade and Balance of Payments,  ,  , t/(t-1),  , Import of goods (DKK milllion) , 1),   Jul/25,   70,833.5,   -4.5, Export of goods (DKK million) , 1),   Jul/25,   84,363.7,   -0.2, Import of services (DKK milllion),   Q2/25,   211,242.1,   2.7, Export of services (DKK milllion),   Q2/25,   209,084.7,   -0.5, Balance of payments, surplus (DKK million) , 3),   Jul/25,   35,583.5,   6,999.3, Prices,  ,  , t/(t-12),  , Consumer price index (2015=100),   Aug/25,   121.7,   2.0, Price index for Domestic Supply (2021=100),   Jul/25,   116.8,   -1.2, Price index for domestic supply (2021=100) - Mineral fuels, mineraloil and distilery products thereof,   Jul/25,   115.4,   -16.9, Producer price index for commodity (2021=100),   Jul/25,   140.5,   9.8, Import price index for commodity (2021=100),   Jul/25,   116.8,   -1.8, Government net lending,  ,  , t/(t-1),  , Government net lending (DKK million),   Q1/25,   28,845,   223.5, Interest and share rates,  ,  , t/(t-1),  , Share index OMXC20 (july 3rd 1989=100),   Jul/25,   1,500,   -13.6, Exchange rate, nominal effective Krone rate, monthly average (1980=100),   Aug/25,   107.2,   -0.1, Short interest rate, 3 month CIBOR (pct. p.a.) , 2),   Jul/25,   ..,   .., Long interest rate, 10-years central government bond (pct. p.a.) , 2),   Jul/25,   ..,   .., Footnotes, :, 1) Not seasonally adjusted, 2) Development in percentage point, 3) Development in DKK million

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/temaer/overblik-dansk-oekonomi/Konjunkturindikatorer

KONK15: Bankruptcies

industry (DB07), type of enterprise and time
2009M01-2025M08 (Number)

https://www.statbank.dk/KONK15

Tables in StatBank

Producer and import price index for commodities

Hvad er udviklingen i producenternes salgspriser og importørernes købspriser? Hvad er prisudviklingen for udvalgte varegrupper såsom; jern og stål, træ eller plast?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/oekonomi/prisindeks/producent-og-importprisindeks-for-varer

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Personal and family income

What is the average personal income in Denmark? How much money does an average family with children have at its disposal?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/arbejde-og-indkomst/indkomst-og-loen/person-og-familieindkomster

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Labour Force Survey (LFS)

How high is the employment rate in Denmark? How many work part time? And how many are working from home?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/arbejde-og-indkomst/befolkningens-arbejdsmarkedsstatus/arbejdskraftundersoegelsen-aku

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EU price and volume comparison

What are the differences in the price levels of EU countries? How high is GDP per capita in the individual countries compared to the EU average?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/oekonomi/prisindeks/eu-pris-og-maengdesammenligning

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Energy and air emission accounts

How many tonnes of greenhouse gases (e.g. CO2) does the Danish economy emit? And how big is the energy consumption in Danish households and industry?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/miljoe-og-energi/groent-nationalregnskab/energi-og-emissionsregnskaber

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Participation in sports

How many members are there in Danish sports associations? Which sports have the highest membership?

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/kultur-og-fritid/idraet/idraetsudoevelse

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The Right to be Counted!

A fundamental civil right to gain access to essential social services and exercise democratic rights., 12 December 2024 12:00 , By , Klaus Munch Haagensen, In an increasingly interconnected world, the right to be counted has emerged as a fundamental civil right. Civil registration and identification systems – whether in the form of birth certificates, national ID cards, or social security numbers – are critical tools that enable individuals to exercise their democratic rights and access essential social services. However, the benefits of these systems come with significant challenges, including issues of data privacy, accessibility, and the potential for misuse., Civil Rights Tied to Registration, Modern governance rests on the principle that individuals must be recognized by the state to exercise their civil rights. Legal identification, whether through birth registration or national ID cards, ensures individuals are both counted and protected under the law of the state. Without formal recognition, millions of citizens worldwide are excluded from basic rights, such as voting, social security, and the ability to engage in civic life., The phrase "If you are not counted, you have no civil rights" encapsulates the importance of registration. Without legal identity, individuals cannot vote, access healthcare, or seek protection from the legal system. In many developing regions, the lack of registration at birth or access to an ID leaves entire populations invisible, further marginalizing vulnerable groups and obstructing social equality., The Statistical Power of Civil Registration, Beyond safeguarding rights, civil registration systems are crucial for effective governance. Paired with a unique identifier, such as a national ID number, these systems provide accurate population data, enabling governments to plan and allocate resources more effectively., In Statistics Denmark’s Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) projects in Ghana, Morocco and Vietnam, we are working with our partner organisations and the Danish embassies to advocate for civil registration and linking it with other administrative data for statistical purposes and thus for improved planning and decision-making., The central promise of the UN’s 2030 SDG agenda to 'Leave No One Behind' relies on effective civil registration systems and accurate statistics. Without knowing who lives in a given area, it is impossible to determine whether any person or group has been left behind., In Ghana, for instance, the national identification system, centred on the Ghana Card, links voter registration with demographic data. This allows for better tracking of voter participation and helps the government forecast changes in population dynamics, economic trends, and service requirements. By linking administrative data to a clear identifier, countries like Ghana can better plan for the future, using real-time information to adapt to emerging challenges., Currently, a concerning amount of children in Ghana remain unregistered, rendering them effectively invisible and unrecognized by governmental bodies and legal systems. The introduction of the Ghana card at birth represents a crucial step forward in the nation's journey towards digital transformation and the guarantee of fundamental rights from the outset of life. , In April 2024, Ghana launched a Civil Registration System for infants to remedy the situation. The registration system enables infants of 6-weeks to obtain their own unique personal identification number and card. This documentation will serve as both digital and physical evidence of their legal identity, family relations, and entitlements from the time of birth, thereby ensuring essential social protection. , Furthermore, this initiative holds immense promise for enhancing data collection. By leveraging administrative data sources such as the Ghana card for infants, in conjunction with other administrative data, the SSC partner Ghana Statistical Service can transition from the reliance on surveys to utilizing more robust and more inexpensive data sources. This transition will facilitate the provision of critical information necessary for evidence-based decision-making., The national ID enables citizens to identify themselves and participate in legal transactions, such as opening a savings account, paying taxes, getting married, or enrolling in school., The , Pitfalls: Privacy Concerns and Data Misuse, Despite the many benefits of civil registration systems, they can also present significant risks if not properly managed. Centralized systems are vulnerable to misuse, especially in politically unstable environments. Governments or third-party actors can exploit personal data for surveillance, discrimination, or political control. , Privacy and data security are critical. Registration systems must be built with strong safeguards to protect against unauthorized access. Without trust in the system, people may avoid registering out of fear their data could be used for harmful purposes, such as deportation or racial profiling., For example, in some countries, marginalized communities, such as ethnic minorities or refugees, may avoid registration because of concerns that their data will be used to exclude them from public life or subject them to government monitoring. This exclusion exacerbates existing inequalities, leaving these groups without access to social services furthering their vulnerability., Privacy concerns and the risk of misuse create a dilemma for democracy and the goal of leaving no one behind. If people are not 'counted,' we cannot know who may be left behind, and without registration, individuals cannot be assured the opportunity to exercise their civic rights., Case Studies: Successes and Challenges, Several countries have implemented civil registration systems with varying degrees of success. In Ghana, the Ghana Card has become central to voter registration and participation in elections. During the December 2024 election, the government encouraged citizens to register as voters using their Ghana Card. However, it was not mandatory, as individuals could also register with a birth certificate or through a guarantor who attested to their identity. Of the 1.7 million Ghanaians who registered for the first time for this election, the majority reportedly used the Ghana Card, although the exact proportion is currently unknown. Many Ghanaians who voted in the election had already been registered in previous elections and participated using their existing voter cards. , More practically, the Ghana Card also serves as a personal ID for financial transactions and everyday tasks, such as obtaining a cell phone., Additionally, a pilot program in Denmark has been launched to issue Ghana Cards at the Ghanaian embassy for Ghanaians residing abroad, expanding access to the diaspora community., In Morocco, the costs of conducting a national census have prompted discussions about transitioning to an administrative civil registration system based on data. This would not only reduce the costs associated with traditional censuses but also ensure more accurate and continuous population data collection., A Global Challenge, The challenge of ensuring universal registration is not unique to Ghana or Morocco. Across Africa and the developing world, birth registration rates remain low, particularly in rural and remote areas. This issue is especially severe for communities with lifestyles less integrated into the formal economy and limited access to government services that require ID., Ongoing research, such as Amanda Wendel Malm's work in the Certification of Citizenship in Africa project at the University of Copenhagen, [1], , explores the dynamics, implications, and policy negotiations surrounding legal identification in Ghana and Uganda, as well as at international organizations. This research highlights the consequences of the push for new and updated national ID systems. When countries began implementing these systems, they had significant impact – partly on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems – which in some instances received lower priority, less attention, and, in some cases, reduced funding., For example, in Ghana, we can see similar challenges before addressing the integration of children into the national ID system. National IDs, both in international discourses and national policies, are frequently designed with an adult population in mind. Similarly, at the international level, tensions have emerged between agencies and organizations regarding the prioritization of national ID systems versus CRVS systems., The essence of the matter is the need for a foundational and interoperable system in which different forms of registration and identification – such as national IDs and CRVS – are equally valued and interconnected. This balance is crucial to avoid undermining certain registration forms and their connected statistics, such as birth and death registrations. It is vital for both the international community and individual countries to ensure that no single form of registration is neglected in favour of developing another., The Way Forward: Balancing Equity, Security, and Democracy, As civil registration is essential to democratic participation and social protection, it is crucial that these systems are designed with equity and security at their core. Marginalized communities must have equitable access to registration, and robust privacy protections must be in place to safeguard personal data., Moreover, governments must strive to build trust with their citizens, ensuring that registration systems are not perceived as tools of control or oppression. This is especially important in regions where ethnic tensions or a history of political repression may lead to fears about data misuse. , By promoting a comprehensive and inclusive approach, governments can ensure that all forms of registration work in harmony to support equitable access to services, robust policy-making, and accurate demographic data., In the broader global context, the right to be counted is a human right. As countries work to achieve universal registration, they contribute to a more equitable and democratic world where no one is left behind. Civil registration is more than a bureaucratic exercise – it is a gateway to civil rights, social justice, and the promise of democratic participation for all., You can read more abour Staistics Denmarks capacity building projects here., [1], https://teol.ku.dk/english/dept/certizens-certifications-of-citizenship-in-africa/,  , Source: This news article is written by Klaus Munch Haagensen , chief advisor and project manager for Statistics Denmarks Strategic Sector Cooperation project in Morocco.

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