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Elections in Denmark
constitutional monarchy
Elections in Denmark: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Mette Frederiksen; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Mette Frederiksen live
Head of government - Social Democrats
Party
Social Democrats
Head of state
Frederik X of Denmark
Region
Europe
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Elections nearby - Europe
Next election
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Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
Copenhagen
Population
5 822 863
Country facts
Legislature
Folketing
Established
800
Currency
Danish krone
Official language
Danish
Capital
Copenhagen
Region
Europe
Area
42,925 km2
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Election history
15 September 2011parliamentary
Danish general election
turnout 87.2%
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
No recorded transitions.
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in Denmark?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of Denmark?
The head of government is Mette Frederiksen (Social Democrats).
When was the last election in Denmark?
The most recent was the Danish general election on 15 September 2011.
What type of government does Denmark have?
Denmark is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.