Moving to Denmark from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands to Denmark.

Living there in 1995
1

people born in Marshall Islands live in Denmark · UN DESA

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 Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
DK
43.8

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
DK
4.3t

Marshall Islands performs better than Denmark across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MH
2.3
DK
45.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
DK
99.0%

Denmark performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
DK
$72,000

Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
DK
3.0

Denmark generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Denmark

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Denmark without a visa.
Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Marshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Marshall Islands?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH DK
Population 79,906 5,920,767
Currency United States Dollar ($) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English, Marshallese Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112