Moving to Denmark from Haiti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Haiti to Denmark? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Haiti to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Haiti to Denmark.

Moved in 2023
1 ↓ 86% vs 2022

people moved from Haiti 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

The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
DK
43.8

Haiti 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

HT
50.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
DK
4.3t

Haiti 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

HT
0.3
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
DK
26.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
DK
$72,000

Denmark performs significantly better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
DK
3.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti 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.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Haiti 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Haiti?

Haiti 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 Haiti. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT DK
Population 11,334,637 5,920,767
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 114 112