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Guide Poland → Denmark · community · checked 1 Nov 2026

The Polish community in Denmark

How many Polish people live in Denmark, where Polish Mass and schools are, and how to keep a piece of home close.

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In numbers

How many Polish people live in Denmark?

According to Statistics Denmark, 56,240 people of Polish origin lived in Denmark on 1 July 2026: 47,662 immigrants from Poland and 8,578 of their children born in Denmark.

56,240of Polish origin (2026)
47,662immigrants from Poland
8,578children born in Denmark
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Statistics Denmark (table FOLK1C, 1 July 2026).

Where people live

Where Polish people live in Denmark

Polish people live all over Denmark: the largest group in and around Copenhagen, and many in Jutland and on Funen, in towns such as Aarhus, Vejle, Horsens and Odense.

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CopenhagenThe most Polish people and jobs; the Polish embassy is here.
AAR
AarhusDenmark's second city.
ODE
Odense and FunenIn the middle of the country, between Copenhagen and Jutland.
Community life

A piece of home, close by

Mass
Mass in PolishAsk the Catholic Church in Denmark (katolsk.dk) about Mass in Polish near you.
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Polish schools in Copenhagen and ViborgORPEG runs two Polish schools at the embassy: the Maria Skłodowska-Curie school in Copenhagen, with lessons on Saturdays, and the Urszula Ledóchowska school in Viborg.
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The embassy in CopenhagenPassports are handled by the embassy's consular section (in person after booking on e-Konsulat; 1,046 kroner for an adult). The consul also holds passport days in Aarhus, and since 1 October 2026 Poland has an honorary consul in Aarhus.
Shop
Polish shopsIn many towns, and Polish food in the big supermarket chains too.
1893
The Polish beet workersFrom 1893 young Polish seasonal workers came to the sugar beet fields of Lolland and Falster. The Polish barracks in Tågerup near Rødby is now a museum.
2009
Open labour market since 2009Denmark opened its labour market to workers from Poland on 1 May 2009.
TV
Polish TVThe channels from home, live in Denmark.Read the TV guide →
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Miss home?

The channels you grew up with, here

The news from home, your series, the big matches and the kids' cartoons in Polish. Live in Denmark, on your TV.

How to watch Polish TV in Denmark →
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Online

Where Polish people in Denmark meet online

Much of the community talks on Facebook: jobs, flats, advice and events, in Polish.

FB
Your town's groupSearch Facebook groups for “Polacy w Danii” or “Polacy w Kopenhadze”.
PL
The embassy's pageThe Polish embassy in Copenhagen.gov.pl →

Stay safe: groups are great for jobs and flats, but never send money or photos of your ID to someone you only know from a group.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

How many Polish people live in Denmark?

56,240 people of Polish origin on 1 July 2026: 47,662 immigrants and 8,578 of their children (Statistics Denmark).

Where do most Polish people in Denmark live?

In and around Copenhagen, and in Aarhus and Odense.

Is there Mass in Polish in Denmark?

Mass in Polish is held in Catholic parishes in many towns, such as Copenhagen and Aarhus. The embassy's page (gov.pl) has the details.

Are there Facebook groups for Polish people in Denmark?

Yes. Search Facebook groups for “Polacy w Danii” or “Polacy w Kopenhadze”.

Where do I get a Polish passport in Denmark?

At the embassy's consular section in Copenhagen, in person after booking on e-Konsulat; an adult passport costs 1,046 kroner. The consul also holds passport days in Aarhus.

Can I get a Polish ID card at the embassy in Denmark?

No. Consulates do not issue Polish ID cards: you apply in Poland, at any municipal office (urząd gminy).

Is there a Polish school in Denmark?

Yes. The embassy has two ORPEG schools: in Copenhagen, with lessons on Saturdays, and in Viborg in Jutland.

Can I watch Polish TV in Denmark?

Yes. Our Polish TV in Denmark guide shows every option, from the free TVP Polonia channel to all-in-one subscriptions.

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