Child benefit in Denmark (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: Denmark pays child benefit under 15 and youth benefit at 15 to 17. The benefit is reduced for high incomes and needs 6 of the last 10 years of residence or work.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Amount of child benefitChild benefit | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Age limit for the childChild benefit | Child benefit (børneydelse) is paid for children under 15. Youth benefit (ungeydelse) is paid for children between 15 and 17 years. [1] |
| Residence conditionChild benefit | The parent with custody must be fully liable to Danish tax and the child must actually live in Denmark. A parent must also have lived or worked in Denmark for at least 6 of the last 10 years. Otherwise a share is paid, for example 50% after 36 months. [1] |
| Income testChild benefit | Yes. The total benefit is reduced by 2% of the part of the recipient's income base that exceeds a threshold of DKK 700,000 (2010 level, adjusted each year). [1] |
| Where to claimChild benefit | Udbetaling Danmark pays the benefit and takes the decisions under the Act. [1] |
Notes
- The Act gives the amounts at 2011 level and says they are adjusted every year. The current yearly amount was not found on a readable official page.
Sources
- Retsinformation (Danish government): Bekendtgørelse af lov om en børne- og ungeydelse (LBK 603 af 12. maj 2025) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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