Moving to Denmark from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2015
1

people moved from Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
DK
2.3

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
DK
43.8

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu 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

TV
0.0t
DK
4.3t

Tuvalu 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

TV
4.0
DK
45.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
DK
99.0%

Denmark performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
DK
$72,000
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
DK
12.4%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
DK
3.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Tuvalu 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?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Denmark leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Tuvalu?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 12.6 in Tuvalu. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV DK
Population 11,544 5,920,767
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Danish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +45
Time zones 1 5
Emergency number 112