List of prime ministers of Denmark


The Prime Minister of Denmark is the head of government of the Kingdom of Denmark and leader of the Cabinet; since 1918 they have held the title of "Minister of State". The Prime Minister is formally appointed by the Monarch, who is head of state.
The highest ranking non-monarchial offices prior to 1848 are regarded as predecessors of the modern office of Prime Minister. There have been several titles used; "King's Chancellor", "Chancellor of the Realm", "Grand Chancellor", "Privy Councillor", "Prime Minister", "Council President" and Minister of State, once again. Each Prime Minister since 1848 has been the leader of one or more cabinets.
Denmark's current Prime Minister is Mette Frederiksen representing the social democratic party Socialdemokratiet. Mette Frederiksen took office on 27 June 2019, taking over the position from Lars Løkke Rasmussen, representing the liberal party Venstre.

List of Grand Chancellors (1676–1730)

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† Died in office

List of Privy Councillors (1730–1848)

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† Died in office

List of prime ministers (1848–1855)

Prime ministers under Frederik VII (1848–1855)

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† Died in office

List of Council Presidents (1855–1918)

Council Presidents under Frederik VII (1855–1863)

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† Died in office

Council Presidents under Christian IX (1863–1906)

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† Died in office

Council Presidents under Frederik VIII (1906–1912)

Council Presidents under Christian X (1912–1947)

List of ministers of State (1918–present)

Prime ministers under Christian X (1912–1947)

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† Died in office

Prime ministers under Frederik IX (1947–1972)

Prime ministers under Margrethe II (1972–present)

Timeline (1848–present)

This is a graphical lifespan timeline of prime ministers of Denmark. The prime ministers are listed in order of office.


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