What Worries Denmark? - March 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.
March shows a public mood that feels a little closer to home. While one of the familiar concerns - Climate Change - still tops the list, this month’s results suggest that Danes are increasingly focused on the issues that shape everyday life most directly.
In Biggest Worries, Immigration remains high at 11%, while Inflation and War both stand at 8%. That feels very much in step with a month shaped by the general election, where immigration, welfare and the cost of living all played a central role in public debate.
Zooming out, the broader pattern tells a similar story. Concerns around welfare, healthcare and the economy still carry weight, and together they point to a public mood shaped by everyday security, household finances and how well the Danish model is holding up under pressure.
One small signal worth watching is housing prices. It has not entered the top 10 yet, but it may be one of the themes gaining ground in the months ahead.
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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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