Moving to Denmark from Angola

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Angola to Denmark — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Angola to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Angola to Denmark, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
8 ↑ 167% vs 2022

people moved from Angola to Denmark · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Denmark?

Top countries of origin for Denmark's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Angola to Denmark.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
DK
43.8

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
DK
4.3t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Denmark leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
DK
26.4%

Denmark generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
DK
$72,000

Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Angola leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
DK
3.0

Denmark performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Luanda Copenhagen
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

Data: Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Denmark. To live, work, or study long-term in Denmark, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Denmark's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Required
Angola passport holders need a visa to enter Denmark.
Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Angola without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Denmark?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Denmark has 45.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Denmark compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO DK
Population 34,795,287 5,920,767
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Portuguese Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112