What Worries Denmark? - April 2026
What keeps Danes up at night? Ipsos’ What Worries Denmark survey diagnoses the biggest social and political problems by asking citizens their opinion on the most worrying issues in the nation. It provides a snapshot of the national mood and serves as a tracker that identifies short or long-term shifts in public feeling.
April shows that Danes are still mainly concerned with issues closer to home. Climate Change remains the biggest worry at 14.6%, but just behind it the picture becomes more mixed. Immigration stays high at 9.8%, Inflation rises to 8.6%, and Lack of Trust in Politicians also moves up to 7.2%.
That feels very much in line with the month that followed the general election. Immigration, welfare, healthcare and the economy were all central topics during the campaign, and April’s results suggest that these themes have continued to shape how people think about the state of the country.
Looking more broadly, April is less about one single issue dominating and more about concern being spread across several related pressures. Worries around the economy, trust and inequality all gain some ground, while welfare and healthcare remain firmly in the picture. Overall, the results suggest a public mood shaped by everyday security, living costs and confidence in how well society is functioning.
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The Biggest Worries chart refers to an individual’s perception of the largest/most top-of-mind challenge Denmark is dealing with today.
The Total Worries chart encompasses the biggest worries and the respondents’ other worries combined.
About the study:
This study surveys a nationally representative sample of adults aged 18+ across various regions of Denmark, with 500 interviews conducted per month. Weighting has been employed to balance demographics and ensure that the sample’s composition reflects that of the adult population according to the most recent Danish census data.
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