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As of October 2019, this figure has increased to approximately 313,713 Muslims living in Denmark, or approximately 5.40% of the population, according to a study conducted by the Word Population Review.

Due to the expansion of Denmark's post-war economy and increase in industrialization in the 1950-1960s, a large number of immigrants migrated to the country from the highly-Muslim populated nations of Yugoslavia, Turkey, Pakistan, and North Africa.[1] This period was the first wave of large-scale Muslim immigration to Denmark.

In the 1980s, a second wave of Muslims immigrated to Denmark, mainly from Iran, the Middle East, and Africa. Many of these immigrants were seeking political asylum.

As of 1989, Denmark has allowed all immigrants who have a three-year legal stay, to vote and compete in local elections. However, only Danish citizens may vote for members of the National Parliament.

Students in grades 1-6 learn about the Church of Denmark, before the curriculum begins teaching major world religions, including Islam, in grades 7-9. As a result, all students in Denmark receive a basic understanding of Islamic beliefs and culture.

According to a report by the Danish National Police in 2017, 67 religiously-motivated hate crimes were reported against Muslims in the country, showing a significant increase from previous years. [1] This increase in anti-Muslim discrimination follows a similar pattern as that of France, Sweden, and other surrounding European nations.

In May of 2018, Parliament officially passed a law banning the wear of any garment that covers the face, effectively prohibiting burqas and niqabs. Politicians who support this law argue that it is a matter of national security, while opponents of the law argue that it is a means of discriminating against Muslim women.[1] Justice Minister Soren Pape Poulsen defended the law, arguing that the Muslim dress violated Danish values. [2] Following the passing of the law, a number of protests were held across the nation. Notably, the group Kvinder i Dialog held peaceful demonstrations in Copenhagen against the law. [3]

In 2018, the Danish nationality law was changed to make a handshake a mandatory component of the nationalization ceremony. As some Muslims oppose contact with members of the opposite sex, many individuals argue that this law targets Muslim immigrants. Proponents of this law argue that the handshake is a sign of respect towards Danish culture and values.