Denmark — Gun Facts, Figures and the Law

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Civilian GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.
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Number of Privately Owned FirearmsChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Denmark is 

2017: 567,0001
2007: 650,0002
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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 PopulationChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Denmark is 

2017: 9.901
2007: 12.02
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Number of Privately Owned RiflesIn Denmark, the number of rifles in civilian possession is reported to be 100,0003
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Number of Privately Owned ShotgunsIn Denmark, the number of shotguns in civilian possession is reported to be 700,0003
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Number of Privately Owned HandgunsIn Denmark, the number of handguns in civilian possession is reported to be 50,0003
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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Denmark ranked at No. 694
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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World RankingIn a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Denmark ranked at No. 542
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Proportion of Adults Living in a Home With a GunIn Denmark, the percentage of adults living in a household with a firearm is reported to be 

2015: 7%5
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Proportion of Households with FirearmsChartIn Denmark, the percentage of households with one or more guns is reported to be 

2005: 12.6%6
1999/2003: 11.7%
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Proportion of Households with HandgunsChartIn Denmark, the percentage of households with one or more handguns is reported to be 

2005: 1.2%6
1999/2003: 1.0%
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Number of Licensed Firearm OwnersThe number of licensed gun owners in Denmark is reported to be 

1999: 21,0003
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Rate of Licensed Firearm Owners per 100 PopulationThe rate of licensed firearm owners per 100 people in Denmark is 

1999: 0.397
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Number of Registered FirearmsChartThe number of registered guns in Denmark is reported to be 

2017: 340,0001
1999: 850,0003
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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 PopulationThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Denmark is 

1999: 15.987
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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit FirearmsUnregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,8 but in Denmark there are estimated to be 

2017: 227,0001
Government GunsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.
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Number of Military FirearmsThe defence forces of Denmark are reported to have 124,1209 firearms
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Number of Law Enforcement FirearmsPolice in Denmark are reported to have 20,00010 firearms

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Total Number of Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual deaths resulting from firearms total 

6411
68
60
52
84
56
53
7112 13
86
76
68
65
7914
9212 13 15 16
99
70
96
8912 13 16
10212 13 15 16
101
87
116
101
102
113 
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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

1.1111
1.19
1.05
0.92
1.50
1
0.95
1.28
1.56
1.38
1.25
1.20
1.46
1.70
1.84
1.30
1.79
1.66
1.91
1.90
1.64
2.20
1.92
1.95
2.17
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Total Number of Male Gun DeathsChartIn Denmark, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total 

6111
67
57
5011
80
55
50
68
81
74
63
61
75
87
92
66
83
92
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Rate of Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male gun death per 100,000 population is 

2.1211
2.35
2.02
1.78
2.87
1.98
1.81
2.47
2.96
2.72
2.33
2.27
2.80
3.26
3.45
2.48
3.13
3.49
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Total Number of Female Gun DeathsChartIn Denmark, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total 

311
1
3
2
411
1
3
3
5
2
5
4
4
5
7
4
6
10
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Rate of Female Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of female gun death per 100,000 population is 

0.1011
0.03
0.10
0.07
0.14
0.04
0.11
0.11
0.18
0.07
0.18
0.15
0.15
0.18
0.26
0.15
0.22
0.37
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Homicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual homicides by any means total 

5817
71
56
62
74
48
47
46
42
47
54
39
29
53
43
65
56
52
58
5218
49
88
69
60 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.0117
1.24
0.98
1.09
1.31
0.85
0.84
0.82
0.76
0.85
0.98
0.71
0.5
1.0
0.8
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.018
0.9
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.2119
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Denmark, annual male homicides by any means total 

3820
51
33
39
43
35
31
31
20
31.70
36.82
22.89
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.3320
1.79
1.16
1.37
1.53
1.25
1.11
1.12
0.73
1.16
1.35
0.84
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Denmark, annual female homicides by any means total 

2020
20
23
23
31
13
16
15
22
15
17
16
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6920
0.69
0.80
0.82
1.09
0.46
0.57
0.53
0.79
0.55
0.62
0.58
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Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual firearm homicides total 

111
1
1
3
611
5
321
2
1
2
3
6
9
3
6
6
13
3
4
13
11
16
15
14
1612 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

11
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.05



0.04
0.02
0.04
0.05

0.17
0.06
0.11

0.24
0.06
0.07
0.24
0.21
0.30
0.29
0.27
0.3112
0.2322
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Denmark, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

34%23
26%
26%23
11%
18%
28%
21%
24.118
21.2%
28.6%
21.6%
31.9%
23.3%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Denmark, annual male firearm homicides total 

111
1
1
3
5
4
1
1
1
2
3
3
8
3
4
3
3
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

11
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.11



0.04
0.04
0.07
0.11

0.30
0.11
0.15

0.11
0.11
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Denmark, annual female firearm homicides total 

211
1
1
2
111
4
1
1
3
1
2
1
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0711
0.04
0.04
0.07
0.11
0.14
0.04
0.04
0.11
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Handgun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual handgun homicides total 

312
7
5
5
2
3
1
4
2
2
5
2
1
2
1
3
5
2 
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Rate of Handgun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of handgun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0512
0.13
0.09
0.09
0.04
0.06
0.02
0.07
0.04
0.04
0.09
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.06
0.10
0.04
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Long Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual long gun homicides total 

312
5
2
1
3
2
2
2
6
6
9
9
7
6
4
3
6
13 
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Rate of Long Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of long gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0512
0.09
0.04
0.02
0.06
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.11
0.11
0.17
0.17
0.13
0.11
0.08
0.06
0.11
0.25
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Gun Homicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual gun homicides (other) total 

212
1
2
3
9
3
6
5
3
4
5
3
11
9
3
1 
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Rate of Gun Homicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of gun homicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0412
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.17
0.06
0.11
0.09
0.06
0.07
0.09
0.06
0.21
0.17
0.06
0.02
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Suicides (any method)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual suicides by any means total 

64511
643
626
605
704
660
710
648
637
688
661
626
710
709
743
691
798
809
89224 
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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

011
11.10
11.14
10.92
10.64
12.47
11.75
12.70
11.63
11.48
12.46
12.04
11.47
13.07
13.09
13.76
12.83
14.90
15.16
16.6324
22.3325
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Male Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Denmark, annual male suicides by any means total 

48511
478
480
431
541
500
542
496
478
542
472
447
533
533
549
538
577
612
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Rate of Male Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

16.7611
16.63
16.83
15.24
19.29
17.94
19.54
17.96
17.38
19.80
17.35
16.54
19.82
19.89
20.55
20.19
21.79
23.20
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Female Suicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Denmark, annual female suicides by any means total 

16011
165
146
174
163
160
168
152
159
146
189
179
177
176
194
153
221
197
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Rate of Female Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of female suicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

5.4911
5.69
5.07
6.08
5.73
5.65
5.96
5.41
5.68
5.24
6.82
6.50
6.45
6.43
7.11
5.62
8.16
7.30
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Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual firearm suicides total 

6111
60
49
41
75
50
4913 21
5913
74
66
58
48
63
80
83
59
73
71
82
85
72
98
80
83
93 
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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

11
1.06
1.05
0.86
0.73
1.34
0.89
0.88
1.06
1.34
1.20
1.06
0.88
1.16
1.48
1.54
1.10
1.36
1.33
1.54
1.6
1.36
1.85
1.52
1.59
1.79
2.2526
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Male Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Denmark, annual male firearm suicides total 

5911
60
47
41
72
50
48
59
73
65
54
47
63
78
80
59
70
79
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Rate of Male Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

2.0411
2.09
1.65
1.45
2.57
1.79
1.73
2.14
2.65
2.37
1.98
1.74
2.34
2.91
2.99
2.21
2.64
2.99
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Female Gun Suicide VictimsChartIn Denmark, annual female firearm suicides total 

211
2
3
0
1
0
1
1
4
1
2
3
1
3
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Rate of Female Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of female firearm suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0711
0.07
0.11
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.14
0.04
0.07
0.11
0.04
0.11
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Handgun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual handgun suicides total 

713
18
12
16
16
15
5
18
17
13
23
11
13
18
12
21
19
19
15 
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Rate of Handgun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of handgun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.1313
0.32
0.22
0.29
0.29
0.28
0.09
0.33
0.31
0.24
0.43
0.21
0.24
0.34
0.23
0.40
0.36
0.36
0.29
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Long Gun SuicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, the number of long gun suicides is 

3513
40
55
46
40
32
51
53
53
43
38
54
63
61
50
70
58
61
70 
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Rate of Long Gun Suicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of long gun suicide per 100,000 population is 

0.6313
0.72
0.99
0.83
0.73
0.59
0.94
0.98
0.98
0.80
0.71
1.01
1.18
1.15
0.94
1.32
1.10
1.17
1.34
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Gun Suicides (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual gun suicides (other) total 

713
1
7
4
2
1
7
9
13
3
12
6
6
6
10
7
3
3
8 
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Rate of Gun Suicide (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of gun suicide (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.1313
0.02
0.13
0.07
0.04
0.02
0.13
0.17
0.24
0.06
0.22
0.11
0.11
0.11
0.19
0.13
0.06
0.06
0.15
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Unintentional Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual unintentional shooting deaths total 

111
0
1
0
0
0
215
10
2
1
2
2
8
1
1
1
1
4
2
2 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0211

0.02




0.04
0.18
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.15

0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.08
0.04
0.04
0.0427
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Unintentional Male Gun DeathsChartIn Denmark, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total 

111
0
1
0
0
0
2
10
2
1
2
1
1
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Rate of Unintentional Male Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unintentional male shooting death per 100,000 population is 

0.0411
0.04
0.07
0.37
0.07
0.04
0.07
0.04
0.04
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Unintentional Female Gun DeathsChartIn Denmark, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total 

011
0
0
0
0
1
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Unintentional Handgun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual unintentional shooting deaths by handgun total 

315
1
1
1
1
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Handgun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by handgun per 100,000 population is 

0.0615
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
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Unintentional Long Gun DeathsBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual unintentional shooting deaths by long gun total 

215
7
2
1
2
1
6
1
1
4
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Long Gun Death per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by long gun per 100,000 population is 

0.0415
0.01
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.11
0.02
0.02
0.08
0.02
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Unintentional Gun Deaths (Other)Blue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual unintentional shooting deaths by firearm (other) total 

115
1
1 
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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death (Other) per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death by firearm (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0215
0.02
0.02
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Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

111
0
116 21
0
116
1
1
2
2
4
3
2
1
4
2
3
1
2
3
2 
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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0211
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.07
0.06
0.04
0.02
0.08
0.04
0.06
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.04
0.0828
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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Denmark, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

111
0
1
0
1
1
1
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Rate of Male Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unknown-cause male shooting deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0411
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseChartIn Denmark, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total 

011
0
0
0
0
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Handgun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual deaths by handgun in which the cause remains undecided total 

116
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1 
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Rate of Handgun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unknown-cause handgun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0216
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
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Long Gun Deaths from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual deaths by long gun in which the cause remains undecided total 

116
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2 
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Rate of Long Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unknown-cause long gun deaths per 100,000 population is 

0.0216
0.02
0.04
0.04
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.06
0.04
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Gun Deaths (Other) from Undetermined CauseBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual deaths by firearm (other) in which the cause remains undecided total 

216
1
1
2 
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Rate of Gun Death (Other) from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of unknown-cause gun deaths (other) per 100,000 population is 

0.0416
0.02
0.02
0.04
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Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesBlue-superscript reference numbers which link to sources covering multiple years are only displayed beside the most recent year. 
                    Figures without a hyperlink can be found in the next reference above.ChartIn Denmark, annual legal-intervention gun homicides total 

211
1
3
1 
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Rate of Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0411
0.02
0.05
0.02
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Male Legal Intervention Gun HomicidesChartIn Denmark, annual male legal-intervention gun homicides total 

211
1
3
1
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Rate of Male Legal Intervention Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male legal-intervention gun homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0711
0.04
0.11
0.04

ProductionGun IndustryCompare
Regulation of Firearm MakersIn Denmark, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence29
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Small Arms Manufacture - World RankingIn a classification of the world's small, medium and major firearm manufacturers, Denmark was ranked 'small'30
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Home-made GunsIn Denmark, the prevalence of illicit craft, or 'home-made' firearm manufacture is reported to be low31

TransfersGun Trade and TraffickingCompare
Firearm ExportsIn Denmark, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
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Firearm Exports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms exported from Denmark is reported by manufacturers to be 

2018: 6,10841
2017: 5,05741
2016: 6,537
2015: 6,016
2011: 60742
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Small Arms Exports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Denmark is reported by Customs to be US$4,940,70543 (2011)44 45
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Small Arms Exports - World RankingIn a comparison of the world's major/mid-level/minor/unknown small arms exporters, Denmark was categorized as 'major'46 47 48
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Firearm ImportsIn Denmark, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39
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Firearm Imports (Number)ChartThe annual number of firearms imported to Denmark is reported to be 

2018: 22,44541
2017: 17,99841
2016: 19,819
2015: 17,996
2014: 87742
2013: 124
2012: 215
2011: 3,360
2010: 1,725
2009: 203
2008: 5
2007: 995
2006: 7
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Small Arms Imports (US$) - CustomsThe annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Denmark is reported by Customs to be US$

2016: 39,000,00049
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Smuggling Guns and AmmunitionReports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Denmark is moderate50 3
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Regulation of Arms BrokersIn Denmark, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law51 35 52 53
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End User CertificatesCustoms regulations in Denmark include54 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use
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Transparency of Small Arms TransfersChartIn its annual Small Arms Trade Transparency Barometer, the Small Arms Survey compares public reporting among major arms exporting nations on a scale from strong to weak (25 to zero). In recent years, Denmark scored 

2019: 14.0055
2018: 13.5056
2016: 12.7557
2014: 14.7558
2013: 15.5059
2012: 16.5060
2011: 14.7561
2010: 16.5062
2009: 16.2563
2008: 16.7564
2007: 15.5065
2006: 14.0066
2005: 14.0067
2004: 13.7568 

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding PolicyThe regulation of guns in Denmark is categorised as restrictive69
Firearm LawGuiding gun control legislation in Denmark includes the Weapons Act No. 735 of 11 August 1994, the Order on Weapons and Ammunition,70 the Weapons and Explosives Act No. 1005 of 22 October 2012,32 71 the War Material Act No. 1004 of 22 October 2012,29 the Council Directive of 18 June 1991 on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons,72 73 the European Union Firearms Regulation of 2012 and the Common Position on the Control of Arms Brokering of 200374
Firearm Regulation AuthorityGuns in Denmark are regulated by the Minister of Justice,3 and the European Commission73
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Right to Possess FirearmsIn Denmark, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law75 76
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Restricted Firearms and AmmunitionIn Denmark, civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms, firearms disguised as other objects, and armour-piercing, incendiary and expanding ammunition77 78
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Regulation of Automatic WeaponsIn Denmark, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited77 78
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Regulation of Semiautomatic Assault WeaponsIn Denmark, private possession of semi-automatic assault weapons is permitted only with special authorisation79 80 78
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Regulation of HandgunsIn Denmark, private possession of handguns (pistols and revolvers) is permitted only with special authorisation77 79 80 78
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Gun Ownership and PossessionIn Denmark, only licensed gun owners81 77 79 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm PossessionApplicants for a gun owner’s licence in Denmark are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example hunting, target shooting, collection82
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Minimum Age for Firearm PossessionThe minimum age for gun ownership in Denmark is 18 years82
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Gun Owner Background ChecksAn applicant for a firearm licence in Denmark must pass a background check which considers criminal and mental health82 records
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Licensing RecordsIn Denmark, authorities maintain a record83 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition
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Limit on Quantity, Type of AmmunitionLicensed firearm owners in Denmark are permitted to possess only ammunition suitable for the intended firearm84
Firearm Registration
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Civilian Gun RegistrationIn Denmark, the law requires83 85 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
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Gun Dealer Record KeepingIn Denmark, licensed firearm dealers are required83 85 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority
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Gun Manufacturer Record KeepingIn Denmark, licensed gun makers are required86 to keep a record of each firearm produced, for inspection by a regulating authority
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State-Owned Firearm RecordsIn Denmark, State agencies are required87 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control
Gun Sales and Transfers
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Regulation of Dealer Gun SalesIn Denmark, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful88 80
Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - PrivateFirearm regulations in Denmark include3 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - GovernmentGovernment regulations in Denmark include89 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities
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Firearm and Ammunition Transport RegulationsRegulations in Denmark include3 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit
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Penalty for Illicit Firearm PossessionIn Denmark, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm90 is four months to two years in prison71 70 91

MeasuresInternational Controls
Regional Agreements
European UnionAs a member of the European Union, Denmark is bound by the provisions of the ‘EU Firearms Directive’ – the 2007 Legislative Resolution on Control of the Acquisition and Possession of Weapons of the European Parliament92 93
European Union Export ReportingUnder the European Union Common Position on Arms Exports, Denmark is bound to declare its transfers of military technology and equipment. Independent monitoring provides detailed comparisons of arms export reporting compliance across EU member states, and records that Denmark has submitted one or more national reports94 on its arms transfers
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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and DevelopmentThe Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was signed in 200895 by Denmark.
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Arms Trade TreatyThe Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified96 by Denmark
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United Nations Firearms ProtocolThe United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified97 by Denmark
United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA
UNPoA CommitmentOn 21 July 2001, Denmark committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects98
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UNPoA Implementation Monitor ScoreIn its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Denmark against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 4899 100 101 102 among 159 Member States
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UNPoA National ReportingUnder the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Denmark has submitted one or more national reports103 104 on its implementation of the UNPoA
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UNPoA National Point of ContactIn Denmark, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated105 104
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UNPoA National Coordinating BodyIn Denmark, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has not been designated105 104
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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and SupportIn National Reports of Denmark submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent104
UNPoA International Assistance – DonorFunds for UNPoA implementation have been donated104 by Denmark to other UN Member States
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United Nations Small Arms RegisterAccording to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Denmark has declared106 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.
United Nations MembershipIn the UN List of Member States, Denmark has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945107
Wassenaar ArrangementThe Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies lists108 Denmark as a Participating State

BackgroundSustainable Development Goal ProfileLink
About SDG 16The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals set by the United Nations to be implemented by all member states by 2030. Adopted in 2015, they outline a vision of development in which peace and security are an integral part.

SDG 16,109 which seeks to “promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development,” includes targets and indicators focused on reducing violence (Target 16.1) and the proliferation of illicit arms (Target 16.4). The indicators – or measurement criteria – of these targets include the number of victims of intentional homicide (Indicator 16.1.1), the number of conflict-related deaths (Indicator 16.1.2), and the number of illicit firearms collected and traced (Indicator 16.4.2).

In light of these targets and indicators, GunPolicy.org provides granular national data pertaining to homicides, gun homicides, conflict deaths, disarmament efforts, and marking and tracing.
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Homicides (any method)ChartIn Denmark, annual homicides by any means total 

5817
71
56
62
74
48
47
46
42
47
54
39
29
53
43
65
56
52
58
5218
49
88
69
60 
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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.0117
1.24
0.98
1.09
1.31
0.85
0.84
0.82
0.76
0.85
0.98
0.71
0.5
1.0
0.8
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.018
0.9
1.7
1.3
1.1
1.2119
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Male Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Denmark, annual male homicides by any means total 

3820
51
33
39
43
35
31
31
20
31.70
36.82
22.89
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Rate of Male Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

1.3320
1.79
1.16
1.37
1.53
1.25
1.11
1.12
0.73
1.16
1.35
0.84
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Female Homicide Victims (any method)ChartIn Denmark, annual female homicides by any means total 

2020
20
23
23
31
13
16
15
22
15
17
16
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Rate of Female Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)ChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of female homicide by any means per 100,000 population is 

0.6920
0.69
0.80
0.82
1.09
0.46
0.57
0.53
0.79
0.55
0.62
0.58
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Gun HomicidesChartIn Denmark, annual firearm homicides total 

111
1
1
3
611
5
321
2
1
2
3
6
9
3
6
6
13
3
4
13
11
16
15
14
1612 
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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

11
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.05



0.04
0.02
0.04
0.05

0.17
0.06
0.11

0.24
0.06
0.07
0.24
0.21
0.30
0.29
0.27
0.3112
0.2322
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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a GunChartIn Denmark, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be 

34%23
26%
26%23
11%
18%
28%
21%
24.118
21.2%
28.6%
21.6%
31.9%
23.3%
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Male Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Denmark, annual male firearm homicides total 

111
1
1
3
5
4
1
1
1
2
3
3
8
3
4
3
3
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Rate of Male Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of male firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

11
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.11



0.04
0.04
0.07
0.11

0.30
0.11
0.15

0.11
0.11
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Female Gun Homicide VictimsChartIn Denmark, annual female firearm homicides total 

211
1
1
2
111
4
1
1
3
1
2
1
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Rate of Female Gun Homicide per 100,000 PeopleChartIn Denmark, the annual rate of female firearm homicide per 100,000 population is 

0.0711
0.04
0.04
0.07
0.11
0.14
0.04
0.04
0.11
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Conflict DeathsFor a profile of conflict in Denmark, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University
Disarmament
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Firearms Surrendered and SeizedChartIn Denmark, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be 

12,000110
9,435111
2009/14: 7,049112
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Small Arms DestroyedIn Denmark, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 

66113
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Destruction and Disposal PolicyIn Denmark, it is state policy114 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market
Marking and Tracing
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Firearm MarkingIn Denmark, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law29 115 116 117 118
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Firearm TracingIn Denmark, state authorities carry out119 120 117 85 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures
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Global Peace IndexTo see where Denmark ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index, and then click on Denmark on the map or in the "Select Country" menu on the right of the web page

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