Denmark’s population dynamics in urban and rural areas showcase notable trends, with changes observed in various age groups, according to the latest available data. The statistics from 2018 to 2023 provide insights into the percentage distribution of different age brackets in different regions, offering valuable information about the country’s demographic landscape.
In the Greater Copenhagen Region, encompassing multiple municipalities, there have been slight fluctuations in population percentages across different age groups. The data shows a decrease in the percentage of individuals aged 0-9 years from 2018 to 2023, with a decline of approximately 2.3% from 76.6% to 74.5%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 10-19 years has experienced steady growth, increasing by around 7.4% from 23.4% to 25.5%. The age group of 20-29 years has remained relatively stable, with a slight rise of approximately 2.8% from 38.1% to 40.2%. Notably, the age group of 30-39 years has shown consistent growth, reaching a percentage of 32.7% in 2023 compared to 28.9% in 2018.
In rural areas, characterized by postal codes ranging from 860 to 99999, the population dynamics have followed different patterns. The percentage of individuals aged 0-9 years has slightly increased by approximately 1.7% from 2018 to 2023, rising from 5.6% to 5.9%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 10-19 years has gradually declined by around 2.3%, decreasing from 7.1% to 6.6%. The age group of 20-29 years has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of approximately 2.4% from 4.8% to 5.0%. The percentage of individuals aged 30-39 years has shown a slight rise of around 1.1%, reaching 5.9% in 2023 compared to 5.7% in 2018.
It is important to note that specific changes have occurred in certain cities since 2010. Stenløse and Ølstykke cities, which had a combined population of 21,635 inhabitants in 2017, were merged into one city. However, as of 1 January 2017, the Agency for Data Supply and Efficiency classified them as independent cities again. Additionally, Grenå strand was separated from Grenå town, and Egsmark was separated from Ebeltoft town starting from 1 January 2018. Furthermore, Lind and Resenbro were individually separated from Herning and Silkeborg towns, respectively, as of 1 January 2018.
These population dynamics illustrate the evolving demographic patterns in Denmark, highlighting the changes in urban and rural areas in terms of percentage distribution across different age groups. The data provides valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and researchers to understand and address the needs of various age groups and regions in the country.