Statsborgerstatus

Statsborgerstatus is a term used in Danish statistics and public administration to denote an individual’s citizenship status. It indicates whether a person holds Danish citizenship, another country’s citizenship, or multiple citizenships, and it is used in demographic analyses, social planning, and administrative processing.

Legal basis and data sources: Citizenship in Denmark is governed by the Danish Citizenship Act. A person can acquire Danish citizenship by birth, descent, or naturalization. Since 2015, Denmark allows dual citizenship, enabling individuals to retain Danish citizenship while holding another, subject to the laws of both countries. The statsborgerstatus of a person can change through naturalization, renunciation, or the acquisition of additional citizenships, and is recorded in national registers such as the civil registration system and by Statistics Denmark.

Categories and usage: In statistical practice, the status is typically distinguished between Danish citizens and non-citizens for analysis. Some datasets list the specific foreign citizenships held, while others use broader categories such as “Danish citizen” and “foreign citizen.” The concept helps measure population composition, integration, migration patterns, and eligibility for certain rights or services.

Implications and context: Citizenship status generally affects access to rights and benefits, political participation, and international protection. The exact implications vary by country and context, and statistics on statsborgerstatus are used to inform policy, research, and public administration.

See also: Danish nationality law, Statistics Denmark, population statistics.