Moving to Denmark from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Copenhagen averages 52°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
2 ↓ 50% vs 2022

people moved from Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan to Denmark.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
DK
2.3

Denmark performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
DK
43.8

Turkmenistan 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

TM
87.0
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
DK
4.3t

Denmark performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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

TM
5.9
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
DK
26.4%

Denmark performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
DK
$72,000

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Denmark leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
DK
3.0

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Ashgabat Copenhagen
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°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 Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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 Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan 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 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM DK
Population 5,636,011 5,920,767
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112