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The richest slice of the population averages 58 million kroner in wealth, according to the analysis. On Thursday, Mette Frederiksen opened the campaign by taking aim at the wealthy.

The Prime Minister aims to correct a »badly skewed« distribution of wealth

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) called a general election after the third reading of the 'food check' bill on the floor of Parliament. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M). Foto: Jens Dresling
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) called a general election after the third reading of the 'food check' bill on the floor of Parliament. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M). Foto: Jens Dresling
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They make up only one percent of the adult population, but they account for a quarter of the total net wealth in society. From 2020 to 2024, the average wealth of the so-called top 1 percent, the absolute wealthiest citizens, has grown by 31 percent, or DKK 14 million per person.

In comparison, the typical Dane’s wealth has grown by an average of 3.3 percent—or DKK 31,000—over the same period.

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