Title: Country statement submitted by the government of Denmark.

POPLINE Document Number: 101379

Corporate Author(s):

Denmark

Source citation:

In: European Population Conference / Conference Europeenne sur la Population. Proceedings / Actes. Volume 2. 23-26 March 1993, Geneva, Switzerland / 23-26 mars 1993, Geneve, Suisse, [compiled by] United Nations. Economic Commission for Europe, Council of Europe, United Nations Population Fund [UNFPA]. Strasbourg, France, Council of Europe, 1994. :133-9.

Abstract:

Denmark does not have any population policy to influence the size, growth, or structure of the population. The aim is to assure all citizens reasonable living conditions and guaranteed rights during unemployment, illness, or old age. The growth rate is zero, and fertility is 1.68. The proportion aged 65 years and older has increased to 15.6% of total population. Immigration policy is directed toward discouraging the numbers, particularly refugees from the former Yugoslavia, and providing assistance to reduce economic motives for departures. Migrants in Denmark are strongly encouraged to integrate into Danish society. Free counseling for family planning, abortion, and infertility treatment has been available to women since the 1970s. Abortions are 1 in 3 births and are free. During the 1980s, unmarried mothers and cohabitation have increased. Day care facilities are publicly subsidized. Mothers and fathers have maternity/paternity rights. The future agenda is to provide flexible working hours and nursing days. The 1989 health promotion program aimed to reduce infant and child mortality, to reduce the number of disabled, and to enable the aged to maintain their quality of life. The emphasis was on prevention of accidents, cancer, and cardiovascular disease and promoting healthy dietary habits. The government aims to reduce the social and health impacts of alcohol use and to limit the harmful effects of smoking. Development assistance has grown for support of population related activities. There has been recognition of the linkages between sustainable development, women's participation in development, and population issues. Population support requires that family planning programs be integrated into the existing health and educational system, and services must not involve any coercion. Danish development supports improvement in women's status, living conditions, and reproductive health care. Regional urban planning and sustainable human settlements development are supported.

Keywords:

Denmark
Summary Report
Conferences and Congresses
UN
Population Growth
Age Distribution
Population Policy
International Migration
Migration Policy
Family Policy
Health
Social Policy
Fertility
Mortality
International Cooperation
Europe, Northern
Europe
Developed Countries
International Agencies
Organizations
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Age Factors
Population Characteristics
Policy
Migration