Rank in country
1 / 5
Among 5 regions in Denmark
Hovedstaden - Poverty Rate
Regional factual view for Poverty Rate in Hovedstaden (2025).
Hovedstaden
Latest value
· 2025
12.80% of people
DK 11.8 · +1.0 pp vs country · Europe 16.2 · -3.4 pp vs Europe
Rank in Europe
131 / 198
Among 198 European regions
Population
1,930,793
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
Measures the share of people whose equivalised disposable income after social transfers is below 60% of the national median. It is a relative-income measure rather than a measure of absolute poverty.
Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
Data source: Eurostat At-risk-of-poverty rate ILC_LI41
How Hovedstaden compares
Lower is better · Range 9.2–16.2
Hovedstaden
12.8
Denmark
11.8
Europe
16.2
Denmark +1.0 pp
Europe -3.4 pp
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Regional insights
Regional position
Hovedstaden recorded 12.8% in 2025, a less favorable result than the national benchmark for Denmark but a more favorable one than the European regional benchmark. This share corresponds to an estimated 247,000 people in the region.
Recent change
After little overall change over the longer period, the latest year showed a noticeable deterioration, moving from 11.3% to 12.8%.
Related indicators
Recent peer movements are mixed: the result for Poverty or exclusion deteriorated, while the result for Unexpected expenses improved.