What is A-dagpenge unemployment benefit in Denmark?

A-dagpenge (unemployment benefit) in Denmark is administered through the A-kasse system (unemployment insurance funds). In 2026, the maximum benefit is DKK 19,992/month (90% of previous wage up to this maximum). You must have been a member of an A-kasse for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,924 hours in the last 3 years. Benefits last up to 2 years. Denmark's 'flexicurity' model combines flexible hiring/firing with strong unemployment benefits.

How to apply for housing benefit (Boligstøtte) in Denmark?

Boligstøtte (housing benefit) is administered by Udbetaling Danmark and available to tenants with low incomes. The maximum benefit is approximately DKK 3,000/month and depends on rent, income, household size and floor area. Both families with children and single adults aged 60+ or people with disabilities may qualify. Apply at borger.dk. Income must be below approximately DKK 200,000/year for a single person.

What child benefits exist in Denmark?

Denmark provides Børnetilskud (child allowance) of DKK 1,264 per quarter per child under 18, paid by Udbetaling Danmark. Single parents receive an additional supplement. Børne- og ungeydelse (the quarterly child benefit) is universal and not means-tested. Additionally, Daginstitution subsidies cover 75-80% of childcare costs. SU (state education grant) of DKK 6,400/month supports students in higher education.

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Sociale ydelser Danmark 2026

Danmark har et nordisk flexicurity-system kombineret med høje skatter og generøse ydelser. Centrale ydelser: A-dagpenge, Kontanthjælp, Børnetilskud, Boligstøtte, Folkepension. Valuta: DKK.

DKK 19 992 Dagpenge/mois

DKK 14 500 Kontanthjælp

DKK 1 264 Børnetilskud/kvartal

Modèle nordique Flexicurity

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Modèle social : Nordique flexicurity (cotisations A-kasse + impôts). Les A-dagpenge dépendent de l'adhésion à une A-kasse. La Kontanthjælp est la prestation de dernier recours sous conditions de ressources. Montants en DKK 2026.

Sociale ydelser — barèmes 2026

Aide	Catégorie	Beløb (DKK)	Fréquence	Organisme	Conditions principales	Source officielle
A-dagpenge	Chômage	DKK 19 992 max / mois	Mensuel	A-kasse	Membre A-kasse 12 mois 1 924h travail / 3 ans	borger.dk
Kontanthjælp	Revenus / Emploi	DKK 14 500 (30+)	Mensuel	Jobcenter	Résidence DK, revenus bas Disponible pour emploi	borger.dk
Børnetilskud	Famille	DKK 1 264 / enfant	Trimestriel	Udbetaling Danmark	Enfant <18 ans Résidence DK	borger.dk
Boligstøtte	Logement	DKK 3 000 max	Mensuel	Udbetaling Danmark	Locataire, revenus bas Plafond loyer	borger.dk
Folkepension	Retraite	DKK 14 000 / mois	Mensuel	ATP / Udbetaling DK	67+, résidence DK 40 ans	atp.dk
Sygedagpenge	Santé	DKK 19 992 max	Mensuel	Jobcenter / Arbejdsgiver	Maladie, employé ou indépendant	borger.dk
Barselsdagpenge	Famille	DKK 19 992 max	Mensuel	Udbetaling Danmark	Naissance enfant Parent salarié	borger.dk
SU (Statens Uddannelsesstøtte)	Étudiant	DKK 6 400 / mois	Mensuel	SU-styrelsen	Études sup. reconnues Résidence DK	su.dk
Fleksjob tilskud	Handicap / Emploi	variable	Mensuel	Jobcenter	Capacité travail réduite Emploi adapté	borger.dk
Ressourceforløbsydelse	Revenus / Emploi	DKK 12 500 (30+)	Mensuel	Jobcenter	Programme insertion Capacité travail limitée	borger.dk

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What is A-dagpenge unemployment benefit in Denmark?

A-dagpenge (unemployment benefit) in Denmark is administered through the A-kasse system (unemployment insurance funds). In 2026, the maximum benefit is DKK 19,992/month (90% of previous wage up to this maximum). You must have been a member of an A-kasse for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,924 hours in the last 3 years.

Benefits last up to 2 years. Denmark's 'flexicurity' model combines flexible hiring/firing with strong unemployment benefits and active labour market policies. Register at your A-kasse immediately after losing employment to avoid any waiting period.
How to apply for housing benefit (Boligstøtte) in Denmark?

Boligstøtte (housing benefit) is administered by Udbetaling Danmark and available to tenants with low incomes. The maximum benefit is approximately DKK 3,000/month and depends on rent, income, household size and floor area. Both families with children and single adults aged 60+ or people with disabilities may qualify.

Apply at borger.dk using MitID. Income must be below approximately DKK 200,000/year for a single person. The benefit is recalculated annually based on your tax return. If your income changes significantly during the year, you can request a reassessment.
What child benefits exist in Denmark?

Denmark provides Børnetilskud (child allowance) of DKK 1,264 per quarter per child under 18, paid by Udbetaling Danmark. Single parents receive an additional supplement. Børne- og ungeydelse is universal and not means-tested — it is paid automatically once the child is registered in the CPR system.

Additionally, Daginstitution subsidies cover 75–80% of childcare costs, significantly reducing the financial burden for families. SU (state education grant) of DKK 6,400/month supports students in recognised higher education programmes.