Moving to Denmark from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Liechtenstein to Denmark — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Liechtenstein to Denmark, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
4 ↑ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Liechtenstein 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

How Liechtenstein and Denmark stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
DK
0.8

Denmark performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
DK
$7,262

Denmark performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
50.0
DK
43.4
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LI
98.3%
DK
99.8%

Liechtenstein generally does better on infrastructure, though Denmark leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
DK
5.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$220,167
DK
$76,970

Liechtenstein performs better than Denmark across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LI
84.2 yrs
DK
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
DK
3.5

Denmark generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein 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.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Liechtenstein 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?

With 43.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Denmark can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liechtenstein and Denmark.

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Liechtenstein?

Denmark performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI DK
Population 41,024 6,009,169
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages German Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number — 112