A condition of getting Danish citizenship is to demonstrate knowledge of Danish society, culture and history by passing a citizenship test (indfødsretsprøve).
In April 2021, the previous version of the citizenship test, which consisted of 40 multiple choice questions, was supplemented with five extra questions about “Danish values” such as equality, freedom of speech and the relation between legislation and religion.
The pass mark is 36/45 and at least four of the five Danish values questions must be answered correctly.
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There are 45 questions (and they’re in Danish) in the real test. We’ve compiled a quiz version below with 15 questions for you to have a go at answering. Also unlike the actual examination, there is no time limit to answer the exam.
All 15 questions are drawn from the most recent citizenship test which took place on May 29th 2024.
The pass mark on the real test is 36/45. At least 4 of the 5 “values” questions (the last 5 questions in the test) must be correctly answered.
In our version, the last 3 questions are taken from the Danish values section of the real test.
The 45 questions in the real citizenship test cover a broader range of topics and styles than those covered here, so please don’t take our quiz as any certain measure of your ability to pass the real thing.
Now it’s time to test your knowledge:
1. When did the Danish Constitution come into force?
- 1849
- 1864
- 1899
Answer: (a) 1849
The 1849 constitution transformed Denmark into a constitutional monarchy, limiting the monarch’s power and introducing parliamentary rule. It ended an absolutist system which had been in place since the 1600s.
2. In which sector did most people work in around 1850?
- Industry
- Fishing
- Agriculture
Answer: (c) agriculture
Denmark was industrialised later than larger European countries like Germany and the United Kingdom.
3. Who has the law-making, judicial and executive powers of state in Denmark?
- Parliament, government and the courts
- Parliament, municipalities and the courts
- Government, regions and municipalities
Answer: (a) Parliament, government and the courts
Denmark’s structure of government follows the classic principle of the three branches of power.
4. Which parties are part of the current coalition government?
- Social Democrats, Socialist People’s Party, Social Liberals
- Social Democrats, Liberal Alliance, Conservatives
- Social Democrats, Moderates, Liberals
Answer: c) Social Democrats, Moderates, Liberals
The current coalition government ‘crosses the centre’ by including both left- and right-wing parties.
5. What was Inger Christensen (1935-2009) famous for?
- Artist
- Poet
- Actor
Answer: (b) poet
Inger Christensen was a novelist and poet most known for her experimental style and “system poetry”, and was also a prolific essay writer.
6. Which Danish television series famously depicted the period 1929-1947?
- Krøniken
- Borgen
- Matador
Answer: c) Matador
Widely regarded as the best Danish television series of all time, Matador was produced in the late 1970s and early 1980s, depicting life in a small town and its prominent families.
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7. Which pop group released the single ‘Barbie Girl’ in the 1990s?
- Whigfield
- Me&My
- Aqua
Answer: c) Aqua
Given the huge popularity of this song outside of Denmark, it may be one of the easier questions for foreign nationals taking the citizenship test.
8. What type of sustainable energy produces the largest proportion of Denmark’s electricity?
- Solar power
- Wind power
- Hydro power
Answer: b) wind power
Wind power provided around 29.3 percent of Denmark’s electricity in 2022, according to official figures.
9. When did Margrethe II become Queen of Denmark?
- 1962
- 1972
- 1982
Answer: b) 1972
Queen Margrethe reigned for exactly 52 years, abdicating on January 14th this year to be replaced by her son King Frederik X.
10. In which Danish city can you visit the house of Hans Christian Andersen?
- Aarhus
- Odense
- Copenhagen
Answer: b) Odense
Iconic 19th-century author Hans Christian Andersen was originally from Odense, where a major new museum is dedicated to his story and works.
11. When was North Schleswig – today known as Sønderjylland – reunified with Denmark?
- 1864
- 1901
- 1920
Answer: c) 1920
South Jutland was returned to Denmark by Germany in the aftermath of World War I following a plebiscite held in the region, where the majority of the population is Danish. South Schleswig voted to remain in Germany.
12. On which of Denmark’s EU opt-outs was a referendum held in 2022?
- The single currency (euro)
- EU immigration law
- Security and defence
Answer: c) Security and defence
Danes voted to scrap the defence opt-out, meaning that Denmark now participates more closely in EU defence policy and operations. Denmark has three remaining opt-outs in other areas.
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Questions on ‘Danish values’
Do Danish laws allow a parent to decide whether meat served at a preschool comes from a ritually slaughtered animal?
- No
- Yes
Answer: a) no
This question appears to be asking the obvious, but refers to childcare services (and other municipal institutions) having the right to choose whether or not to serve halal meat.
14. Can you go to prison for forcing someone into an arranged marriage?
- No
- Yes
Answer: b) yes
Forcing someone to marry against their will is a crime in Denmark.
15. How many people in Denmark believe the police will help them if they need assistance, according to a 2023 Justice Ministry survey?
- Around 25 percent
- Around 55 percent
- Around 85 percent
Answer: around 85 percent
A large proportion of the Danish population trusts the police and other authorities. Other studies have also found relatively high levels of trust between members of the public.
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