Age of majority in Denmark (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Denmark sets the age of majority, the voting age and the minimum marriage age at 18. Acts by children under 15 are not punished.

RuleWhat applies
Age of majorityLegal adulthoodChildren and young people under 18 who have not married are minors and so legally incompetent (umyndige). [1]
Voting age (national elections)Legal adulthoodAnyone with Danish nationality, aged 18 or over and with a permanent home in the Realm has the right to vote in Folketing elections, unless legally incapacitated (umyndig). [2]
Minimum age to marryLegal adulthoodA person under 18 may not marry. [3]
Age of criminal responsibilityLegal adulthoodActs committed by children under 15 are not punished. [4]

Sources

  1. Retsinformation: Bekendtgørelse af værgemålsloven (LBK nr 1122 af 28/05/2021) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Retsinformation: Bekendtgørelse af lov om valg til Folketinget (LBK nr 805 af 11/09/2026) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  3. Retsinformation: Bekendtgørelse af lov om ægteskabs indgåelse og opløsning (LBK nr 663 af 01/07/2026) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  4. Retsinformation: Bekendtgørelse af straffeloven (LBK nr 1294 af 07/11/2025) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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