Protest and civil unrestGuarded
Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
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Denmark political and security risk assessment
Denmark carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 18 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Denmark
What is the political and security risk in Denmark right now?
Denmark carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 18 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
Week on week the picture is little changed. The main standing risks are foreign government warnings.
On the economic side, real GDP grew 2.9% in 2025 with inflation at 1.9%.
What are the main risks of operating in Denmark?
Staff movement and duty of careGuarded
Foreign governments advise normal to increased caution.
What has changed recently in Denmark?
Denmark moved down 1 this week and fell 3 points over the last 12 weeks, from 21 to 18.
- Reporting of armed clashes and attacks down week on week
What happens next? Outlook for the next 1 to 3 months
We assess it is highly likely that Denmark stays in the Low band through the end of December.
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Likelihood ranges are editorial judgments, not advice.
What does it mean for shipping, supply chains and operations?
Trade equals 129% of GDP (2025 data). A highly open economy, so local disruption travels quickly through supplier networks.
Operating conditions are normal. Standard security precautions apply.
Key facts
GDPUS$462.5 billionLatest data, 2025
Real GDP growth2.9%Latest data, 2025
Inflation1.9%Latest data, 2025
Trade129% of GDPLatest data, 2025
Population6.0 millionLatest data, 2025
How has the Denmark threat score moved?
Frequently asked questions
What is the political and security risk in Denmark for business?
Denmark carries a low level of political and security risk for business. It scores 18 out of 100 on the Zed Three World Threat Map (band 1 of 5), down 1 on last week and broadly stable over the last 12 weeks.
What are the main geopolitical risks of operating in Denmark?
The main risk drivers are protest and civil unrest (guarded); staff movement and duty of care (guarded). Protests occur but rarely disrupt operations.
What is the outlook for Denmark?
We assess it is highly likely (80 to 90%) that Denmark stays in the Low band through the end of December.
How often is the Denmark risk assessment updated?
The Denmark threat score is updated weekly on the Zed Three World Threat Map, and this assessment is reviewed monthly. It was last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Published by Zed Three, a private, independent risk intelligence company. Assessment last updated Nov 2, 2026. Threat score updated weekly, last on Nov 2, 2026. General analysis for informational purposes, not security, legal or investment advice.
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