Denmark as a Donor
Denmark as a Donor
UNHCR works to ensure that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled conflict, violence, or persecution at home.
UNHCR is almost entirely funded by voluntary contributions. Denmark is a reliable donor to UNHCR and has provided UNHCR with strong support for innovations and solutions.
UNHCR is almost entirely funded by voluntary contributions. Denmark is a reliable donor to UNHCR and has provided UNHCR with strong support for innovations and solutions.
Danish Contributions to UNHCR
In 2025, Denmark contributed a total of USD 120 million to UNHCR. Denmark has consistently been a top donor to UNHCR.
Facts about Denmark as a donor:
In 2025, Denmark provided important support to UNHCR’s response to the Uganda operation situation and the Myanmar earthquake.
Denmark provides essential emergency support to UNHCR at the onset of crises as well as unearmarked funding for protracted and forgotten refugee situations.
Denmark has also provided valuable support for UNHCR’s response to the Afghanistan situation.
For more information on funding to UNHCR, visit our contributions page.
Denmark supports refugee education